Civil Engineer – Land Development
About the company
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
Your tasks
We are looking for a Civil Engineer – Land Development for one of our clients.
You will work on the design of private subdivision and land development projects across residential, retail, commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
The role involves working independently on smaller projects and supporting Senior Designers and Project Managers on larger projects.
- Prepare sketch plans, site plans, grading plans, utility plans, roadway plans, and utility profile plans.
- Support layout and design development throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assist with subdivision and land development plan packages.
- Prepare technical drawings, reports, and submissions, including supporting documentation and submission packages.
- Review zoning ordinances, subdivision and land development regulations, stormwater management requirements, and other municipal and agency requirements affecting the design.
- Support stormwater management design, stormwater calculations, and erosion and sediment control design.
- Meet regularly with Project Managers to coordinate goals, schedules, and technical requirements.
- Provide regular updates on assigned tasks.
Requirements
Experience: Approximately 2–3 years; flexibility for strong candidates outside this range
Work Authorization: Candidates must already be authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Must-Have
- Approximately 2–3 years of progressive experience in private subdivision and land development design, with hands-on civil engineering design experience. Strong candidates outside this range will also be considered.
- Experience preparing site plans, grading plans, utility plans, or roadway plans.
- Fundamental understanding of stormwater management and erosion and sediment control design.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Strong time-management, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with Project Managers and Senior Designers.
- Existing authorization to work in the US without employer sponsorship.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) designation.
- Experience with Southeastern Pennsylvania land development projects.
- Experience with subdivision and land development submissions, zoning and municipal ordinance review, and regulatory agency requirements.
- Experience supporting projects from concept through permitting and approval.
- Working knowledge of Hydroflow, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
What we offer
- Medical and prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement for postgraduate education.
- Professional licensing reimbursement.
- Gym membership reimbursement.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Other
*Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA Work Arrangement:** Office-based, with a flexible work model