Project Engineer - Civil Engineer - Land Development

Project Engineer (Civil Site Development)

Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Position Overview

Industrial Pro Recruiting is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Project Engineer to join a growing civil engineering and land development team in the Winston-Salem area.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning commercial, residential, mixed-use, healthcare, higher education, industrial, and community development. The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, design, permitting, and execution of civil site development projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer seeking increased project responsibility, technical challenges, and long-term career growth within a collaborative organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee civil site design packages from concept through construction.
• Develop site layout, grading, utility, erosion control, storm drainage, and stormwater management plans.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations to support project design.
• Coordinate with architects, surveyors, planners, environmental consultants, and other engineering disciplines.
• Interpret and apply local, county, and state development regulations and design standards.
• Support entitlement, permitting, and agency review processes.
• Review plans for technical accuracy, constructability, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage project schedules, technical deliverables, and client expectations.
• Mentor junior engineering staff and provide technical guidance throughout project development.
• Participate in client meetings and coordinate with public agencies and utility providers as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of civil site development engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing projects within commercial, residential, healthcare, higher education, industrial, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong understanding of grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility infrastructure, erosion control, and site development practices.
• Experience preparing permit submittals and coordinating with municipal, county, and state regulatory agencies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.

Preferred Technical Skills

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Hydrology Studio or comparable hydraulic modeling software
• EPANET or similar water distribution modeling software
• Microsoft Excel and other engineering analysis tools
• Experience with project collaboration and document management platforms

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex site development challenges while working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Success in this role requires initiative, sound engineering judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) with company matching
• Profit-sharing program
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

If you're looking to join an organization that values technical excellence, collaboration, and long-term professional growth, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.