Project Engineer (Land Development)

TL;DR

Project Engineer (Land Development) (Civil Engineering/AutoCAD Civil 3D): Designing and delivering site development projects for commercial, industrial, institutional, residential, mixed-use, and energy developments with an accent on stormwater systems, grading, utilities, permitting, and construction documentation. Focus on solving complex land development challenges, coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, and managing designs from concept through construction.

Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, or the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

Salary: Starting at $86,000 annually

Company

hirify.global provides environmental, engineering, and infrastructure consulting services focused on sustainable, data-driven solutions for communities and clients.

What you will do

• Design and analyze civil infrastructure for diverse land development and site design projects.
• Prepare and review site, grading, utility, erosion and sediment control, and construction plans.
• Design stormwater management, drainage, conveyance, roadway, access, grading, and utility systems.
• Coordinate permitting with municipal, county, and state review agencies.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, proposals, technical reports, cost estimates, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, regulators, and internal teams while mentoring junior engineers and conducting site investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 4–8 years of civil engineering experience focused on land development and site design.
• Engineer-in-Training certification required.
• Experience preparing land development plans and permit applications.
• Knowledge of site layout, stormwater management, grading and drainage, utility infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, and permitting processes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer license or progress toward licensure.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment focused on collaboration, growth, and work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.