Land Development Engineer

Land Development Engineer – Job Description

Location: Fairfax County, VA

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Position Overview

Our client is seeking Land Development Engineers with 4–10+ years of civil engineering experience to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects across both the public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage land development and site engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Prepare site plans, grading plans, stormwater management designs, utility layouts, and infrastructure plans.
• Perform civil engineering design and calculations for residential, commercial, government, and infrastructure projects.
• Utilize Civil 3D and AutoCAD for design and plan production.
• Coordinate with Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, Planners, Surveyors, and other project professionals.
• Work with public-sector, private-sector, and federal clients.
• Assist with permitting, agency coordination, and technical documentation.
• Support project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining quality standards.

Projects may include:

• Mixed-use and transit-oriented developments
• Residential and commercial developments
• Government facilities
• Office developments
• Utilities and infrastructure
• Mission-critical and data center projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 4–10+ years of civil engineering/land development experience.
• Strong experience with site planning, stormwater management, grading, utilities, and infrastructure design.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• EIT or PE license is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a growing team where you can work on diverse, high-profile projects while collaborating with professionals across multiple disciplines. This position offers the opportunity to take on meaningful engineering challenges and grow your career in land development.

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