Project Engineer - Civil Engineer - Land Development

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.