Civil Project Engineer - Site Design

Orion Placement
  • Birmingham, AL
  • $75,000–$110,000 Per Year
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a growing civil engineering firm working on meaningful site development and infrastructure projects
  • Get hands-on involvement in high-impact civil site development projects across grading, drainage, utilities, permitting, and site design
  • Work closely with project managers, surveyors, architects, and design professionals in a collaborative environment
  • Build your technical depth in site design while gaining exposure to projects from planning through construction
  • Enjoy strong benefits, a team-oriented culture, and real room for long-term growth

Location: On-site in Birmingham, Alabama, with relocation open to discussion for the right candidate.

Note: Candidates must have 2+ years of civil site design experience, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, and strong hands-on proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D to be considered. Candidates with an E.I./E.I.T. or P.E., a stronger background in grading, drainage, utilities, and permitting, and broader site development or land development experience will be prioritized.

About Us

We are a growing civil engineering firm focused on site development, transportation, aviation, and community-driven infrastructure work. Our team is passionate about designing practical, lasting solutions that support growth and improve the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative, family-oriented culture where people are valued, ideas are encouraged, and strong work is recognized. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Prepare site development construction documents including grading, drainage, and utility plans
  • Develop design plans for roads, parking areas, and site layouts in compliance with agency standards
  • Support land planning, permitting, and hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
  • Prepare erosion and sediment control plans and stormwater management designs
  • Assist with engineering reports, cost estimates, and technical specifications
  • Coordinate design elements with surveyors, architects, and external stakeholders
  • Participate in QA/QC reviews and revise plans based on review comments
  • Support multiple projects at once under the direction of a Project Manager
  • Contribute to site development projects from early planning through final design and construction support

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of civil site design experience (required)
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (required)
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (required)
  • Working knowledge of grading, drainage, utility design, and permitting standards
  • Strong technical writing, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • E.I. / E.I.T. preferred
  • P.E. preferred but not required
  • Stronger background in grading, drainage, utilities, and permitting preferred
  • Broader site development or land development experience preferred
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment

Why You Will Love Working Here

  • Family-oriented and collaborative culture
  • Meaningful projects with visible impact on local communities
  • Strong opportunity for technical development and career growth
  • Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, company-paid life insurance, and disability coverage
  • Paid time off, holidays, and additional time off between Christmas and New Year's

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance

Numbers & Facts

LocationBirmingham, AL
Salary$75,000–$110,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • AutoCADunmatched
  • Aviation Industryunmatched
  • Civil Engineeringunmatched
  • Construction Document Setunmatched
  • Construction Planningunmatched
  • Construction Supportunmatched
  • Cost Engineeringunmatched
  • Cost Estimatesunmatched
  • Cost Reportingunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Design Servicesunmatched
  • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
  • Hydrologyunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Land Developmentunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project Engineeringunmatched
  • Project Planningunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Site Initiationunmatched
  • Stormwater Managementunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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