Land Development Engineer

Job Title: Civil Land Development Engineer

Job Description

This role offers an opportunity for an emerging civil engineer to contribute to a variety of land development and civil site projects in the North Raleigh area. You will support the planning, design, and delivery of projects such as parks and recreation facilities, single-family residential communities, corporate campuses, and mixed-use commercial developments. Working within a collaborative, family-owned land development, surveying, and structural environment, you will perform engineering design, assist with construction documentation, and participate in construction administration and field visits to ensure high-quality project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design and analysis for civil site projects, including parks and recreation facilities, single-family residential developments, corporate campuses, and mixed-use commercial developments, using appropriate design methodologies and software tools.
• Assist with the preparation of project construction documents, including detailed construction drawings, specifications, and technical details, as well as calculation submittals when required.
• Coordinate closely with project team members such as architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, contractors, owners, and internal team members to ensure cohesive and accurate project delivery.
• Support construction administration activities by reviewing shop drawings, responding to contractor requests for information (RFIs) and questions during construction, and performing site inspections to verify compliance with design intent.
• Complete site visits and client interviews to gather field data and stakeholder input necessary for accurate and efficient project design.
• Contribute to the preparation of site plans, including site layout, utilities, grading, drainage, erosion control, and stormwater management design.
• Apply civil engineering principles to stormwater design, grading, erosion control, and stormwater management systems to meet regulatory and project requirements.
• Use design software such as Civil 3D, Carlson, or MicroStation to develop and refine civil site designs and documentation.
• Collaborate with clients and team members, maintaining open lines of communication to support project progress and client satisfaction.
• Provide clear verbal and written communication regarding project status, technical issues, and design decisions to internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• EIT or EI certification is required.
• Eligibility to obtain a Professional Engineering (PE) license within 2 years is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of civil engineering design experience in a civil/site or stormwater-focused role.
• Experience preparing site plans, including site layout, utilities, grading, drainage, erosion control, and stormwater management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation, analysis, and communication.
• Experience using Civil 3D, Carlson, or MicroStation software for civil design and site development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to collaborate and interact effectively with team members and clients.
• Willingness to engage directly with clients to maintain open communication and ensure a high level of client satisfaction.
• Technical understanding of stormwater design, grading, erosion control, and stormwater management design.
• Foundational knowledge of civil engineering principles related to land development and site development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with GIS applications to support mapping, analysis, and project planning is a plus.
• Familiarity with StormCAD or other drainage and stormwater modeling software is a plus.
• Experience or interest in land development, site development, and project management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and project deadlines within a collaborative team environment.
• Attention to detail in preparing construction drawings, specifications, and calculation submittals.
• Comfort working with architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, contractors, and owners in a multidisciplinary project setting.

Work Environment

This position is based in an office located in the North Hills area of Raleigh, in a convenient location with easy access and minimal traffic congestion compared to the main North Hills area. The work environment combines office-based design and documentation work with periodic field visits and site inspections. The company prefers a hybrid schedule, with team members working in the office 3–4 days per week and from home 1–2 days per week. You will use tools such as Microsoft Office, Civil 3D, Carlson, MicroStation, and potentially GIS and stormwater modeling software in a professional, collaborative setting that emphasizes communication, client service, and high-quality land development solutions.

This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

This role offers an opportunity for an emerging civil engineer to contribute to a variety of land development projects in the North Raleigh area, including parks and recreation facilities, single-family residential communities, corporate campuses, and mixed-use commercial developments. You will perform engineering design and analysis, prepare construction documents, and support projects from initial concept through construction. This position is ideal for a motivated engineer who enjoys technical design work, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and direct interaction with clients.

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2026.

About Actalent

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