Civil Engineer – Land Development

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support land development and infrastructure projects in Phoenix, Arizona.
This position involves the design and coordination of residential, commercial, and infrastructure improvements, including roadway systems, site grading, storm drainage, water distribution, and sanitary sewer systems.

The ideal candidate combines strong civil engineering design capabilities with advanced AutoCAD proficiency, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to oversee technical work performed by civil designers and drafters.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate civil engineering improvements for residential, commercial, and land development projects.
• Prepare roadway designs using AASHTO criteria, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and superelevation.
• Develop site grading plans, three-dimensional terrain models, TIN surfaces, and earthwork calculations.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for storm drainage systems, including drainage channels, catch basins, and street drainage capacity.
• Design water distribution systems and perform hydraulic modeling using EPANET or comparable tools.
• Design gravity sewer systems, including pipe sizing, capacity calculations, horizontal alignments, and vertical profiles.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drainage reports, water and sewer reports, and supporting documentation for agency review and approval.
• Produce and review construction documents, plan and profile drawings, details, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate engineering work with surveyors, designers, drafters, consultants, clients, and governing agencies.
• Provide technical guidance and quality control for civil designers and drafting personnel.
• Assist with project proposals, budgets, schedules, and technical project management.
• Identify practical solutions to engineering challenges while maintaining design quality and project efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant civil engineering experience, preferably involving land development projects.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and civil design software.
• Demonstrated experience with site grading, roadway design, drainage, water distribution, and sanitary sewer systems.
• Working knowledge of AASHTO roadway design standards.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for engineering calculations and data analysis.
• Ability to interpret topographic surveys, construction drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple technical assignments and work effectively with other engineering professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is a plus.
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-1, EPANET, or comparable modeling software.
• Experience developing engineering calculation tools using Excel formulas, AutoLISP, or other automation methods.
• Experience managing junior engineers, civil designers, or drafting personnel.
• Familiarity with Arizona land development standards and permitting processes.
• Experience preparing engineering proposals and coordinating directly with clients.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary: 90,000–110,000.
• Compensation determined by experience, technical proficiency, and demonstrated engineering capabilities.

Additional Information

Applicants should be comfortable completing a practical technical evaluation designed to assess proficiency in civil engineering design and AutoCAD.
This is a full-time, on-site position in Phoenix, Arizona.

Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.