Land Development Engineer

  • Tustin, California
  • Full Time
Civil Engineer Build the Future of Land Development in California

Are you a seasoned civil engineer ready to lead impactful land development projects across California? Join a forward-thinking team thats redefining how communities growthrough smart design, strategic permitting, and sustainable planning.

Why This Role Stands Out
  • Strategic Impact : Youll be at the forefront of private-sector land development, guiding projects from concept through permitting and delivery.
  • High-Profile Projects : Work on commercial, industrial, mixed-use, and infill developments that shape the urban landscape .
  • Growth-Driven Culture : Be part of a firm expanding rapidly across Southern California, with opportunities for leadership and long-term advancement .
What Youll Do
  • Lead and contribute to land development projects, ensuring technical excellence and timely execution.
  • Prepare and process civil engineering plans for city and agency approvals .
  • Use Civil 3D and AutoCAD to develop detailed design documents and construction plans.
  • Apply your knowledge of California permitting and CEQA to ensure compliance and streamline approvals .
  • Collaborate with internal teams and clients, leading technical discussions and guiding project workflows.
What You Bring
  • 5+ years of civil engineering experience, with a strong focus on land development.
  • Proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD .
  • Experience submitting and processing plans with cities or public agencies.
  • Familiarity with California permitting procedures and CEQA.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to lead internal and client-facing meetings.
  • PE license in California preferredor active pursuit of licensure .
Bonus Points For
  • Experience with DEA templates and workflows.
  • Background in commercial, industrial, or mixed-use development.
  • Ability to balance business development with billable project work.
Whats In It for You
  • Hybrid Schedule : Enjoy flexibility with a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off) .
  • Supportive Infrastructure : Dedicated marketing and proposal writing support, plus access to cutting-edge tools and templates.
  • Professional Development : Tuition reimbursement, licensure support, and structured learning through a proprietary university model .
  • Culture of Innovation : Work alongside engineers, planners, and designers who are passionate about sustainable, community-focused development .

Ready to lead transformative projects and grow your career in a high-impact role? Apply now and help shape the future of Californias built environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Benefits
401(k)
Dental, health, vision, and life insurance
Paid time off

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Tustin,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Job ID: 489074175
Originally Posted on: 8/12/2025

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