Land Development Civil Engineer - STV

We are currently seeking a Land Development Civil Engineer for our Buildings group in Owings Mills, MD, which is currently the civil engineer of record for such high-profile projects as Harborplace and Baltimore Peninsula in Baltimore, MD. The candidate will collaborate on a wide variety of projects including conceptual master plans, schools, mixed-use, office buildings, industrial buildings, housing/apartment projects, commercial buildings, and civil/site structures.  The position will allow the individual to collaborate with our civil design team preparing documents associated with a wide variety of land development projects within the Baltimore Metropolitan area. The ideal candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and be a licensed professional engineer. Experience with MicroStation, Civil 3D or AutoCAD is strongly preferred. 

This role is an excellent opportunity for an early to mid-career engineer to: 

• Work on high-profile projects in education, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and institutional development. 

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on the full lifecycle of site development projects. 

• Gain hands-on experience in grading, utilities, stormwater management, and permitting. 

• Enhance design skills with mentorship and support from senior engineers and project managers. ​

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare construction documents, permit packages, and support construction services. 

• Utilize design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation; HydroCAD; Hydraflow Hydrographs and ArcGIS) to create   construction drawings, layouts, and models for land development projects. 

• Conduct site investigations and assessments to support design decisions. 

• Develop sustainable and innovative solutions for site layouts, stormwater management, grading, utilities, and erosion/sediment control. 

• Prepare design calculations, technical reports, and feasibility studies. 

• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to secure permits and approvals. 

• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and other engineers to integrate site design with overall project goals. 

• Participate in client meetings and presentations to discuss project requirements and progress. 

• Support project managers by monitoring budgets, schedules, and deliverables. 

• Stay current with industry trends, technology, and best practices to enhance project quality. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (required). 

• Professional Engineering License (required). 

• 4+ years of experience in civil/site design, land development, or a related field. 

• Familiarity with site development principles, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and erosion/sediment control. 

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation 

• ArcGIS and Hydraflow Hydrographs, HydroCAD experience preferred but not required. 

• Ability to lead permitting processes in Maryland jurisdictions (Baltimore City experience a plus). 

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to progress multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for client and team collaboration. 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. 

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account

• Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships