Civil Project Engineer I – Land Development

We are a growing civil engineering firm focused on land development projects across Southwest Florida. As an early-stage company, this role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with leadership, gain hands-on design experience, and grow quickly within the organization.

We are seeking a motivated, early-career Civil Engineer to support our land development projects. This is a primarily office-based design role focused on site civil engineering—not construction.

This position is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, grow quickly, and take on increasing responsibility, with the potential to move into a Project Management track within 12–18 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in site civil design for land development projects, including: grading, drainage / stormwater systems, utilities (water, sewer, etc.), roadway layouts
• Support development of engineering plans and construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Perform engineering calculations related to stormwater management, earthwork and quantities, utility systems
• Assist with preparation of technical reports, exhibits, permit application materials
• Review and organize: survey data, topographic information, geotechnical reports
• Coordinate with internal teams, municipalities, and consultants
• Support permitting efforts and exposure to local/state development regulations
• Conduct data collection, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimate support as needed
• Participate in project meetings and support overall project delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (academic or professional)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, small-team environment

Preferred Experience

• Internship or full-time experience with a civil engineering consulting firm
• Experience or exposure to land development project
• Familiarity with local, state, or municipal development codes and permitting processes
• Exposure to stormwater modeling tools (e.g., ICPR, HEC-RAS, Hydraflow, EPA SWMM)

Compensation

• Salary: $65,000–$75,000 (flexible for the right candidate)
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance

Why Join Us

• Be part of a growing engineering firm at an early stage
• Work directly with leadership and gain accelerated experience
• Take on meaningful responsibility early in your career
• Help shape the future of the firm as it scales

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We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible, and we understand that waiting to hear back can add to the anticipation. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks to progress you to the next stage. If you don’t hear from us in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with our team in the future, and we wish you the very best in your job search.