Land Development Engineer

Columbia Engineering is seeking an experienced Site Development Engineer for our commercial site development department. This position necessitates leadership, strong communication skills, technical proficiency in land development, and expertise in project tracking and budgeting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare construction documents, reports, and calculations for both private and public sector site developments.
• Design site plans, grading and drainage plans, utility plans, erosion control plans, and stormwater management systems.
• Monitor construction progress through site visits.
• Implement and inspect erosion control measures.
• Produce comprehensive construction documents for various design projects.
• Supervise the creation of reports, studies, and specifications.
• Provide construction-related services and mentor junior team members.
• Obtain permit approvals from relevant authorities.
• Collaborate within a team to ensure projects meet budget and schedule requirements.
• Manage multiple project schedules, budgets, and billing processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and CAD technicians.
• Assist with proposals, bidding processes, and construction administration.
• Conduct quality control reviews and sign off on completed designs.
• Coordinate with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.

Columbia Offers:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Hybrid work schedule

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply—you might be a great fit for this or other positions with on-job training.

About Us

Columbia offers mentoring, coaching, and various career development opportunities for employees. The company acknowledges and rewards individuals who take initiative within the firm.

Our comprehensive benefits include health (with HSA), dental, vision, disability, life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with retirement counseling, employee assistance, paid days off, 8 holidays, Flexible hybrid work schedule, continuing education, and support for professional licenses and memberships.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Columbia Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS in Civil Engineering
• A minimum of 2 years of design experience.
• Experience in Project Management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Georgia or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.
• Knowledge of recreational parks, subdivisions, and industrial and commercial site design.
• Understanding of zoning and development ordinances.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Experience with hydrology and hydraulics modeling software.
• Familiarity with GIS software and Bentley StormCAD.
• GSWCC Level II Design Certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.