Project Engineer – Land Development

Confidential Recruiting Partners

Hopatcong, New Jersey

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Building Surveying, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Support, Customer/Client Research, Engineering, Engineering Drawing, Land Development, On Site Support, Professional Engineer, Project Design, Project Engineering, Project/Program Coordination, Site Initiation, Stormwater Management
LOCATION
Hopatcong, New Jersey
POSTED
1 day ago

Our client is seeking a Project Engineer to support land development projects from early design through construction layout. This role focuses on producing accurate engineering drawings, supporting survey teams, and preparing site‑civil design components such as grading, utilities, drainage, and roadway layouts.


Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance


Responsibilities:

  • Update plans based on field conditions, redlines, and client feedback.
  • Ensure all drawings meet local, county, and state land‑development standards.
  • Assist with stormwater/drainage design, utility routing, and site‑civil calculations.
  • Convert conceptual site plans into detailed engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
  • Support surveyors with construction layout, stakeout information, and field‑related updates.
  • Coordinate with project managers, survey teams, and field personnel to resolve design or layout issues.
  • Prepare engineering drawings and plan sets for grading, drainage, utilities, roadway design, and site layout.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

  • 5+ years of land development engineering experience.
  • Ability to create precise, construction‑ready engineering drawings.
  • Experience supporting surveyors and construction layout workflows.
  • Hands‑on AutoCAD experience specifically applied to land development projects.
  • Experience producing drawings for grading, drainage, utilities, roadway layout, or construction layout.
  • Associate degree or technical diploma is acceptable. A BS in Civil Engineering or PE license is a plus but not required.

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Knowledge of NJ land‑development standards.
  • Experience with Civil 3D or other civil‑design CAD tools.
  • Exposure to stormwater modeling or drainage calculations.
  • Field experience supporting construction or survey stakeout.

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