Land Development Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

• In this position, the Land Development Engineer leads the technical design for an interdisciplinary team of civil engineers, project planners, and CAD designers.
• This position reports directly to the Director of the Land Development Department.
• Candidates should be engineers or designers with a high technical competency experienced in land development projects, sustainable design, utility design, and stormwater management design.
• The ideal candidate is experienced with the unique requirements of design and permitting for development projects, including schools and other institutional projects, and commercial / retail projects.

REQUIREMENTS :

Education : Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience : Civil engineering : 5 years (Required)

Language : English (Required)

Minimum 3 years of design experience on land development projects

K-12 site design experience a plus (but not required)

Proficiency with Civil 3D and Office 360 products (Excel, Word, etc.)

TYPICAL DUTIES :

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following :

Leads a team in the preparation of project drawings, calculations, and specifications.

Prepares engineering analysis, design, calculations, and reports

Evaluates land use and zoning requirements and is familiar with zoning ordinances and site plan approval processes.

Prepares permit applications and is responsible for working through agency review processes and obtaining approvals.

Makes occasional site visits during the construction phase of the work to assess progress and quality of construction.

Works with dynamic design teams including the owner / developer, architects, landscape architects, engineering trades, and contractors.

Provides mentorship and training for junior staff

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Individuals must be willing to :

Work in an office environment

Attend client meetings and travel by car and / or plane if the project requires it

Perform project site visits

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Can be located anywhere in lower Michigan

Design experience with K-12 schools, private land, sustainable design, utility design, stormwater management design, and commercial and retail projects.

The candidates need to live within 2 hours of Rochester Hills, Michigan

Must Have :

Education : Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience : Civil engineering : 5 years (Required)

Language : English (Required)

Minimum 3 years of design experience on land development projects

K-12 site design experience a plus (but not required)

Proficiency with Civil 3D and Office 360 products (Excel, Word, etc.)

Work Environment / Physical Demands : Schedule : Monday to Friday. Work in an office environment. Attend client meetings and travel by car and / or plane if the project requires it. Perform project site visits

Benefits

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Schedule : Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types : Bonus pay / Signing bonus