Land Development Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:Land Development Engineer shall design residential and commercial development plans, coordinate with various agencies for permitting of such designs and perform engineering field inspections.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:Site planningEngineering design due diligenceBasin, watershed and flood plain analysis and designUtility layoutDesign, permitting, analysis and inspection of improvements associated with residential subdivision and commercial projects including, but not limited to:Individual sewer septic systemsWastewater collection, pumping and pressure systemsWater distribution systemsStormwater conveyance, treatment and attenuation systemsRoadways and parking lotsEarthwork and site gradingCreate and develop engineering construction plans and details.Perform roadway, drainage, utility and other calculations.Develop engineering design specifications and cost estimates.Review engineering construction plans, site plans, subdivision plats, "˜as-built' drawings, roadway, drainage and utility calculations, design specifications and cost estimates.Perform on-site inspections to ensure that work meets engineering construction plans and design standards. Conduct various field investigations as required.Make recommendations and resolve conflicts involving engineering plans, field issues and other land development items.Research, understand and apply pertinent government agency rules, standards, codes, regulations and ordinances.Conduct and attend meetings and conferences related to engineering design, review and other technical matters.Prepare reports, letters and other correspondence as necessary. Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies regarding any development projects within their jurisdictional areas.Assist the Engineering and Land Development departments in engineering design, permitting, review, inspection and various other responsibilities.Perform related duties as required.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:Graduate of an ABET accredited four (4) year collegeuniversity with major course work in Civil Engineering or a related field.Must be a registered Professional Engineer, Engineering Intern or be able to obtain registration in the State of Florida within four (4) years of employment.Must have a valid driver's license or be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license at the time of employment.Must be familiar with AutoCAD and Civil3D. At least one year AutoCAD experience preferred.Experience with AGTEK or other Earthwork Estimating Software is a plus.KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as related to land development.Knowledge of land surveying, land use, roadways, water and sewer systems, other utility systems and ability to prepare feasibility study, engineering reports, letters, memorandums, etc., for various engineering work and activities.Ability to use good judgement and make independent decisions.Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work projects.Self-motivated, able to work independently to complete responsibilities and respond to requests.Punctuality is a must.Ability to collaborate with others to utilize their resources and knowledge to identify high quality solutions.Ability to communicate engineering information effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationship with employees, officials, agencies and the public.Ability to use personal computers or remote computer terminals, cell phones, iPads and other office equipment of the assigned work unit.Possess the ability to learn and become knowledgeable and abide with company goals, procedures, practices, regulations, policies and ordinances.Position may require employee to work additional hours on occasion, including mornings, evenings and weekends.

Created: 2025-02-21