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.