Civil Engineer- Land Development (PE)

AKS Engineering & Forestry$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Washington or Oregon (or ability to obtain reciprocity quickly).
  • 5-10 years of experience in land development.
  • Proficient in Civil 3D or similar design software.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Committed to quality, timeliness, and budget adherence.
  • Proactive and ownership-oriented, willing to take initiative beyond assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Engineer of Record for development projects, stamping final deliverables.
  • Lead design work for grading, stormwater, utilities, and roadway infrastructure.
  • Prepare technical drawings, reports, and permit submissions.
  • Coordinate with clients, agency reviewers, and internal teams throughout project lifecycle.
  • Mentor and review work of Engineers in Training (EITs) and junior engineers.
  • Conduct site visits and attend client meetings as required.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape projects in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Tight-knit team environment fostering collaboration.
  • Role includes mentoring and leadership opportunities.
  • A chance to work on diverse projects including commercial, industrial, and public infrastructure.
Full Job Description


This is your chance to play a key technical role in land development projects that shape the Pacific Northwest. As a licensed Professional Engineer, you'll take the lead on design work for commercial, industrial, residential, and public infrastructure projects. You'll collaborate with a tight-knit team of engineers, planners, and surveyors-all working together to deliver smart, efficient solutions to our clients.
What You'll Do
  • Serve as Engineer of Record on-site development projects and stamp final deliverables.
  • Lead design of grading, stormwater, utilities, and roadway infrastructure.
  • Prepare technical drawings, reports, and permit submittals.
  • Coordinate with clients, agency reviewers, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Mentor and review the work of EITs and junior engineers.
  • Conduct occasional site visits and attend client meetings as needed.
Who You Are
  • A licensed PE in Washington or Oregon (or able to obtain reciprocity quickly).
  • A civil engineer with 5-10 years of experience in land development.
  • Proficient with Civil 3D or similar design tools.
  • Detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple active projects.
  • An effective communicator-both written and verbal.
  • Committed to delivering high-quality work on time and on budget.
  • You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.
Nice To Have
  • MicroStation/InRoads experience.
  • Familiarity with local agency design standards.
  • Experience mentoring junior staff.
  • Prior experience working on commercial, industrial, or mixed-use developments.
  • Interest in business development or future project management.

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