Senior Project Engineer (Land Development)

Legacy Engineering is a woman-owned civil engineering firm specializing in land development design, geotechnical services, construction materials testing and inspections, land surveying, planning consulting, and environmental services. Headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, we serve clients throughout the Commonwealth and beyond

The Project Engineer IV is responsible for leading the technical design of land development projects from concept through construction. This role has the ability to prepare and coordinate entire plan sets and perform advanced engineering analysis, modeling, and design.

This position serves as the senior technical authority on projects and provides leadership to the engineering team throughout the design process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of full construction plan sets for land development projects.
• Perform advanced engineering computations, modeling, and design.
• Direct grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility design.
• Coordinate technical design across all disciplines involved in the project.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering staff.
• Review and approve engineering plans prior to submission.
• Coordinate directly with project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with project strategy, design approach, and problem solving.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge, Expertise

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or similar field of study from an accredited university is required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 12–18 months.
• 8–12 years of land development design experience.
• Advanced expertise in grading, stormwater management, utilities, and site design.
• Extensive experience preparing and coordinating full construction plan sets.
• Strong technical leadership and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Benefits

• 8 Paid Holidays
• 15 days of PTO
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage including a no cost employee medical option
• HSA and FSA plans available
• Employer paid Short Term, Long Term, Life and AD&D Insurance plans
• 401k plan with up to 5% match
• Continuing education and certifications provided
• And many more great benefits including numerous sponsored company events
  
  

Legacy Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.

Legacy Engineering is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to check work authorizations of every employee during our hiring process.

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• No recruiters or staffing agencies, should contact Legacy Engineering about this role.