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Land Development Civil Engineer – Commercial Sites
Location: Medina, OH
Salary: $110,000 – $150,000, plus comprehensive benefits
Picture your week: one day you're refining a drainage network for a new convenience store; the next, you're at a planning meeting representing your client's interests. You'll join a respected engineering and surveying firm in Medina with 40 years of history and a tight-knit team of about a dozen professionals. They deliver commercial site development across convenience stores, truck stops, and municipal and residential infrastructure—seeing projects from concept through construction. This is a newly created position with a clear path to leadership and the potential for long-term ownership.
What You'll Do
- Design commercial site layouts, grading plans, drainage and stormwater systems, and utility plans that meet local, state, and federal requirements.
- Integrate survey data into plans by working closely with field crews; interpret boundary and topographic surveys to inform design decisions.
- Produce detailed construction drawings in AutoCAD; Civil 3D experience is strongly preferred.
- Prepare permit applications and submittals; respond to review comments and revise plans to approval.
- Attend planning and zoning meetings (typically monthly) to present and advocate for project approvals.
- Collaborate with architects, contractors, and client stakeholders; participate in site visits to troubleshoot and resolve design and construction issues.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- 5 years of site development/civil engineering experience.
- Deep knowledge of site design, stormwater management, and erosion control.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD; strong preference for Civil 3D.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Clean driving record; comfortable working on-site five days per week.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary of $110,000 – $150,000, commensurate with experience.
- 100% employer-paid health insurance.
- 3% retirement contribution (no match required to receive).
- Bonus eligibility.
- Opportunity for equity/ownership as part of long-term succession planning.
Growth & Impact
This is a hands-on, client-facing role where your designs become real places. You'll have meaningful visibility with clients and community stakeholders, and you'll be backed by a collaborative team that values mentorship, autonomy, and long-term career development—including an ownership path for the right professional.
Tools
- CAD Software (AutoCAD; Civil 3D strongly preferred)
Compliance Notices
This role requires current U.S. work authorization. Unfortunately, our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship or transfer at this time.
Must pass background check and drug screen.
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000