See projects move from sketches and site visits to permits, construction, and ribbon cuttings-often within your first year.
At Landform, youll do more than support projects. Youll help shape the places where people live, work, shop, and connect.
Youll work alongside civil engineers, planners, land surveyors, landscape architects, and development professionals in a collaborative studio environment where learning happens across disciplines-not just within one studio.
Simply put, youll help design projects that actually get built-not just drawings that sit on a screen.
Were looking for an on-site Civil Engineer (EIT or 2-5 years of experience), based in the Minneapolis, MN area, with an education from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET)- accredited program who wants hands-on experience, meaningful responsibility, and an accelerated path toward becoming a well-rounded engineering professional.
Why Early-Career Engineers Choose Landform
What makes Landform different is the opportunity to gain broad project exposure, collaborate with multiple disciplines, and see how projects move from concept through construction. Rather than focusing on a single piece of the process, youll have opportunities to understand how engineering decisions connect to planning, surveying, landscape architecture, permitting, development, and construction. Youll contribute to projects that may include retail developments, commercial expansions, mixed-use sites, medical campuses, community-focused developments, and other projects that help shape communities throughout Minnesota. For early-career engineers, that broad exposure can help accelerate professional growth and provide valuable perspective that lasts throughout an entire career.
What Youll Actually Do
Support Residential and commercial land development projects from concept through construction Assist in preparing site plans, grading plans, utility plans, drainage plans, erosion control plans, and construction documentation Perform grading design, stormwater calculations, utility coordination, and site development engineering tasks Contribute to plan production using AutoCAD Civil 3D Coordinate with clients, municipalities, contractors, and internal project teams Participate in site investigations, zoning research, utility coordination, and project meetings Take on increasing ownership of project components as your experience grows
What Youll Gain
Exposure to how projects move from idea design approval construction Accelerated experience that often takes years to gain in more specialized environments Direct collaboration with engineers, planners, surveyors, landscape architects, and development professionals Opportunities to contribute in a visible and meaningful way as part of a collaborative team Mentorship from experienced project managers, senior engineers, and firm leadership who are invested in helping you grow professionally Professional development support and a clear path toward PE licensure The opportunity to work on projects you can point to and say, "I helped build that."
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in civil engineering 2-5 years of experience Civil 3D preferred Basic understanding of site design, grading, stormwater, and construction documentation Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset Strong interest in land development, site design, or civil infrastructure
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to residential and commercial site design or land development projects
Why Landform
Studio-based collaboration across multiple disciplines Exposure to the full project lifecycle Diverse and meaningful projects across Minnesota More than 30+ years of helping clients bring successful projects to life A collaborative environment where early-career professionals work directly with experienced engineers, project managers, and leadership Professional development, licensure support, and advancement opportunities A modern downtown Minneapolis office designed to support teamwork, mentorship, and innovation
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with employer contribution Flexible Time Off (FTO) Profit sharing Professional development and licensure support
Important Information
This is an on-site position based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We believe early-career professionals learn fastest through direct collaboration, real-time problem solving, project reviews, and daily interaction with experienced professionals. Working together in person creates opportunities for mentorship and learning that help accelerate professional growth. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.
At Landform, you can:
FORM YOUR PATH. Together, well work to achieve your ideal career, including how your hard work will be rewarded. FORM YOUR TEAM. Its less about traditional hierarchy than collaborating toward the right solution. FORM YOUR FUTURE. Your immersive experiences prepare you with skills to take on your future - including a unique portfolio and proficiency in working with cutting-edge tools.
You dont need to know everything on day one. Were looking for someone who is self-motivated, curious, collaborative, eager to learn, and excited to grow.
If youre ready to work on real-world projects, gain broad experience, and be part of a team that values your development, wed love to meet you.
Apply today, because great careers arent found-theyre formed.