Civil Engineer - Land Planning Market

Our Land Planning market follows a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates the combined expertise of civil engineers, landscape architects, planners and surveyors. We excel at projects both large and small in scale—whether it’s creating site plans for a development, designing public spaces and bike/pedestrian paths, or incorporating green, low-impact features that help improve a community’s quality of life. We invite you to join us!

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical design leadership from concept through construction closeout.
• Review and approve engineering plans, reports, and specifications for accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
• Lead and guide multidisciplinary teams, integrating civil design with related disciplines.
• Develop innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions for complex site and infrastructure challenges.
• Serve as a primary technical liaison for clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Resolve design conflicts and site constraints using advanced engineering judgment.
• Mentor and coach junior staff on design best practices and professional development.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to achieve milestones.
• Ensure adherence to quality control standards and firm processes.
• Incorporate emerging technologies and sustainable practices into design.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience with land and site design of residential, commercial, retail, healthcare, public works or industrial projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) with active registration.
• Proven track record of providing technical design guidance and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, or related design software preferred.

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

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