Site Civil Designer/Engineer

About Us

Founded in 1962, PS&S has evolved into a unique best-in-class architecture, engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firm, providing design and consultation services to a wide range of public, corporate, institutional, and commercial clients. Recognized both for our breadth of services and depth of expertise, PS&S is the single source for planning, permitting and design at the local, state, and federal levels. PS&S is proud to be named NJBiz Best Places to Work NJ 2025 & 2026.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Site Civil Designer/Engineer to join our Land Development team in our Warren, New Jersey office. This role supports the planning, design, and permitting of site civil infrastructure across a range of land development projects, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, and environmental professionals.

Responsibilities

• Complete due diligence/feasibility studies, research jurisdictional agency requirements and available information for project site.
• Prepare site civil design plans including layout, grading, drainage, utilities, and erosion/sediment control.
• Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D software to complete design drawings using input from engineers and landscape architects on their team.
• Perform stormwater management design and hydrologic/hydraulic analysis.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams throughout design and construction of a project.
• Prepare and submit permit applications to agencies having jurisdiction including municipal, county, and state agencies and the NJDEP (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection)
• Conduct site visits and construction observation as needed
• Communicate directly with clients, contractors, municipal boards, and reviewing agencies throughout the project life.
• Understand and apply local, county and State regulations with respect to the design requirements for each project.
• Evaluate design solutions against industry standards and regulations and develop potential solutions to design problems for discussion with design team.
• Write technical reports with limited input of supervisors for submission to regulatory agencies.
• Review construction shop drawings, product data, and contractor RFI’s for projects in construction with final sign off from supervisor.
• Assign tasks and coordinate with technical designers.
• Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of the team assignments and progress.
• Assist with proposals to provide professional engineering and landscape architecture services.
• Coordinate and collaborate with project teams including all engineering disciplines, landscape architecture and architecture teams.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 4 years of experience in site civil design for land development
• EIT (Engineer in Training) or PE (Professional Engineer) license preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Working knowledge of NJ municipal, county, and state land use and stormwater regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license for site visit
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• HydroCAD, Hydroflow, HecRas
• Experience with New Jersey municipal land use board approval processes
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, and geographic location.
• No recruiters or agencies please.
• Candidates must be based in the United States and must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.
  
  

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on diverse, meaningful projects across New Jersey
• We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our career mapping, ongoing training, and career development program.
• We foster an up-beat, creative, and collaborative working environment.
• We give you the flexibility needed to do your best work with several work options including hybrid, on-site, and remote on some occasions.
• We offer competitive compensation along with an expansive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
  
  

PS&S, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels respected and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Together we are committed to building and supporting a culture where differences and inclusion are welcomed, embraced, and valued. We look to continually diversify our team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.