Civil Design Engineer

The Civil Design Engineer will lead and support site design and land development projects with a strong focus on stormwater management, grading, and regulatory compliance. This role involves using AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop detailed site plans for commercial and residential projects, ensuring designs meet current regulations and best practices in green infrastructure and environmental protection.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed civil site designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including layouts for commercial and residential properties.
• Prepare comprehensive site plans, zoning plans, and subdivision plans that comply with applicable local and state regulations.
• Design stormwater management systems, including drainage, detention, and green infrastructure solutions, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance and sustainability.
• Perform grading design for commercial and residential sites to ensure proper drainage, constructability, and alignment with project requirements.
• Design septic systems and related infrastructure in accordance with relevant codes and standards.
• Prepare and support subdivision approval packages, including technical drawings, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Develop sediment and soil erosion control plans that adhere to regulatory standards and protect surrounding environments.
• Ensure all designs are up to date with current NJDEP regulations and other applicable environmental and land development requirements.
• Collaborate directly with Professional Engineers and multidisciplinary team members to refine designs and deliver high-quality project solutions.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite to prepare reports, calculations, exhibits, and project documentation.
• Participate in project reviews, respond to regulatory and stakeholder comments, and make design adjustments as needed.
• Support continuous improvement of design standards, templates, and workflows related to civil and environmental engineering projects.

• Minimum of 4+ years of engineering design experience, preferably with an emphasis on stormwater management.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for civil design, grading, and land development projects.
• Demonstrated experience preparing site plans, stormwater management plans, zoning plans, and subdivision plans.
• Up-to-date familiarity with NJDEP regulations and related environmental and land development requirements.
• Experience with stormwater design, drainage systems, and green infrastructure solutions.
• Proficiency in grading design for both commercial and residential projects.
• Experience with septic system design and associated site utilities.
• Knowledge of sediment and soil erosion control practices and design standards.
• Solid civil design skills across land development, stormwater, and infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, analysis, and communication.

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience working on land development projects involving zoning, subdivisions, and regulatory approvals.
• Ability to interpret and apply environmental regulations, including NJDEP guidelines, to design work.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with Professional Engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) credential is beneficial.
• Interest in career growth and upward mobility within a multi-disciplinary firm.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines within a flexible work schedule.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Englishtown, NJ.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $40.87/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Englishtown,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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