Civil Engineer, Site Development & Land Use

Salary/Rate:US$65,000 - US$85,000 per annum
Job Type:Office Based
Contract Type:Permanent
Town/City:South Plainfield
County:New Jersey
Sector:Construction & Development
Job ref:JN -032026-85021_1789661748
Post Date:09. 17. 2026
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Civil Engineer, Site Development & Land Use

Location: South Plainfield, NJ (in-person, headquarters office)

Job Type: Full-time, in-person

Industry: Multidisciplinary Civil/Site Engineering & Land Surveying

Pay: $65,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience

A multidisciplinary civil engineering, surveying, and construction management firm serving clients across New Jersey and the New York metro area is hiring a Civil Engineer to support its site/civil design and land development practice. You'll assist with permitting, planning, and design across stormwater management, grading and drainage, utility design, and construction administration, and get hands-on with AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings, engineering calculations, and site inspections. This is an in-person, career-track role at a growing firm with real room to advance.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation of project deliverables, including AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings, engineering calculations, reports, and technical specifications
  • Support permit acquisition, land development planning and design, stormwater management, grading and drainage design, and utility design
  • Perform periodic construction site inspections, including contract conformance inspections, SWPPP inspections, and existing site conditions assessments
  • Collaborate with engineers and surveyors on multi-discipline project teams
  • Communicate directly with clients, project teams, and contractors throughout design and construction
  • Manage time, scheduling, and priorities across multiple active projects

Required Qualifications

  • S. in Civil Engineering
  • 2+ years of relevant stormwater and site development design, construction, and permitting experience
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Familiarity with local ordinance codes and state stormwater management design manuals
  • Familiarity with municipal permitting processes
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

  • M.S. in Civil Engineering

Compensation and Benefits

  • $65,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Real path to advance with a growing multidisciplinary firm

This is a confidential search conducted on behalf of the hiring company. The company name is shared directly with candidates who advance in the process.

 

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