Civil Project Engineer

Civil Engineer/Sr Civil Engineer

Location: Fully Remote - Candidates must reside in South Carolina, North Carolina, or Georgia

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience Level : Mid-Level (5+ years) PE (Professional Engineer) Certification Required

About the Company

Our client is an established, award‑winning, full‑service consulting and engineering firm with a footprint throughout the Southeastern United States. Its services include civil/site design, water and water resources engineering, roadway and hydraulic design, project and program management, and public involvement.

They are seeking a Land Development Engineer with a site-civil background and at least five years of relevant experience. Opportunities range from PE-level project engineers to more senior professionals with demonstrated technical and leadership capability. The ideal candidate will bring strong AutoCAD Civil 3D experience and a practical understanding of land-development design, permitting, and project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Must have an Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or closely related field)
• 5+ years of hands-on post-graduate land-development or site-civil design experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with stormwater design and hydrologic/hydraulic analysis; familiarity with tools such as HydroCAD or HEC-RAS is preferred
• Familiarity with common permitting workflows; GIS experience is a plus
• Exposure to project coordination or mentorship roles

Key Responsibilities

Concept & Feasibility

• Conduct site feasibility analyses (grading, drainage, access)
• Prepare conceptual layouts and preliminary cost estimates

Design & Engineering

• Develop detailed Civil 3D models and construction‑ready drawings (grading, drainage, utilities, erosion control)
• Perform hydrologic/hydraulic calculations per applicable regulations
• Lead QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance

Coordination & Permitting

• Collaborate with internal disciplines and external agencies to resolve design/interface issues
• Support permit application submittals and follow through to approval

Construction Support

• Respond to RFI’s, issue addenda, and provide site‑visit support during construction phases

Why This Role?

• Fully Remote: This is a fully remote position for candidates residing in South Carolina, North Carolina, or Georgia . The firm has successfully operated with remote employees for many years and offers the flexibility to work from home while remaining connected to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Career Flexibility: Opportunities are available for licensed PE-level engineers through senior-level professionals with leadership potential. Scope, responsibility, and advancement can align with the right person’s experience and goals.
• Meaningful Project Ownership: Lead commercial land-development work from early feasibility and site planning through permitting, construction documents, and construction support.
• Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Environment: Work alongside professionals supporting civil/site, water resources, roadway, hydraulic, program-management, and public-involvement projects.