Site Development Engineer (PE or EIT)

Position Title: Site Development Engineer (PE or EIT)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA — In-Office

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $75,000 – $95,000 annually

MUST HAVE CIVIL 3D EXPERIENCE AND LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED

About the Firm

Next Level Solutions is honored to recruit on behalf of one of our amazing local clients—a hands-on civil engineering firm specializing in Civil 3D, Land Development, and Grading/Drainage/Utilities for commercial and residential real estate development. They offer broad exposure across project types and phases, giving engineers the opportunity to contribute well beyond a single task or project stage.

Their team is involved in every phase of a project, from initial site feasibility through construction, working closely with experienced engineers and firm leadership to gain real responsibility from day one. With a collaborative, low-bureaucracy culture, this is an ideal environment for someone who is resourceful, eager to grow, and ready to make a visible impact across all aspects of site civil engineering.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Civil Site Design Engineer with 3–5 years of progressive experience in land development to join our client’s team. You will take on meaningful design responsibility across a diverse mix of commercial and residential projects. You’ll be exposed to the full project lifecycle—design, permitting, agency coordination, and construction support—rather than being limited to a narrow scope of work. This is an in-office position that thrives on close collaboration and mentorship from working side by side with experienced engineers every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare civil site construction documents including site layout plans, grading and earthwork plans, utility plans (storm, sanitary, water), erosion and sediment control plans, and detail sheets
• Perform site grading design for commercial pads, parking areas, residential lots, roadways, and stormwater management facilities
• Design stormwater management systems including detention/retention basins, underground storage, and water quality BMPs in accordance with local and state regulations
• Develop utility designs for storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and domestic water systems, including pipe sizing calculations and profiles
• Coordinate directly with surveyors, architects, landscape architects, geotechnical engineers, traffic engineers, and other project consultants
• Assist with local, county, and state permitting and regulatory agency submittals, including responding to review comments
• Perform engineering calculations including hydrology/hydraulics (rational method, TR-55/TR-20), storm sewer sizing, and earthwork quantity estimates
• Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions and provide construction observation support
• Participate in client meetings, project kickoffs, and internal design reviews
• Support proposal preparation, scope development, and fee estimates alongside company leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 3–5 years of professional experience in civil site design for commercial and/or residential land development projects
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT/FE) certification required; progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure strongly preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for site layout, grading, pipe networks, corridors, and surface modeling
• Working knowledge of hydrology and hydraulic modeling software (HydroCAD, StormCAD, ICPR, or similar)
• Familiarity with local, county, and state land development codes, zoning ordinances, and stormwater regulations
• Experience producing complete construction document sets from schematic design through final permit-ready plans
• Strong written and verbal communication skills—direct communication with clients, agencies, and contractors is expected

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial retail, mixed-use, or multi-family residential site design
• Familiarity with GIS software and/or Bluebeam Revu
• Experience with municipal and agency review processes (DOT, DEP, Army Corps, etc.)
• Exposure to LEED, sustainable site design, or green infrastructure practices
• Self-starter mentality—comfortable taking ownership of tasks and managing workload with minimal oversight

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $75,000 – $95,000 based on experience and qualifications
• Performance-based annual bonus program
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Professional development support including PE exam preparation, continuing education, and conference attendance
• Direct mentorship from senior engineers and principals
• Broad project exposure across commercial and residential sectors