Project Engineer - Land Development

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing civil engineering team where you can take real ownership of land development projects from concept through construction
• Work on a diverse mix of commercial, retail, institutional, and recreational developments that have visible impact on communities
• Be part of a collaborative environment where your technical input matters and your work is valued
• Expand your project exposure across site design, grading, drainage, utilities, erosion control, permitting, and client coordination
• Build your career with a firm that offers stability, strong project variety, and long-term growth potential

Location: This role is based in the Indianapolis area and is best suited for someone who wants to work closely with the team in an on-site environment.

Note: Must have a PE license and 3+ years of directly relevant site/civil or land development engineering experience.

About Us We are a respected engineering and consulting organization focused on delivering thoughtful, high-quality solutions that help shape communities and support long-term growth. Our team values collaboration, technical excellence, and strong client service, and we take pride in doing meaningful work across a range of impactful projects. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead and support land development engineering projects from concept through final construction plans
• Design site layout, grading, stormwater systems, drainage, utilities, and erosion control solutions
• Prepare and review civil site plans, technical drawings, reports, specifications, and related documentation
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, planning boards, utility providers, and internal project teams
• Manage permitting and help move projects efficiently through regulatory approval processes
• Apply local ordinances, engineering standards, and development requirements to project work
• Support construction-phase efforts including estimating, scheduling, coordination, and field reporting
• Perform site visits, inspections, and project observation as needed
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and designers to deliver quality work on schedule
• Help solve real-world development challenges with practical, well-executed engineering solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• PE license required
• 3+ years of site/civil or land development engineering experience
• Strong technical foundation in civil site design
• Experience with AutoCAD; Civil 3D preferred
• Experience with hydrology and hydraulic software such as HydroCAD, WaterCAD, AES, or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and produce quality work

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants strong project variety, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to help shape projects that move from idea to reality. You will work alongside talented professionals, build on your technical strengths, and have the opportunity to grow your impact within a supportive and collaborative team.

JPC-880

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: PE license, 3+ years of site/civil or land development experience,

• Nice to haves: experience with grading, drainage, stormwater, and utility design

• Additional context: Relocation- [YES]. Packages - [YES]

Quick Recruiter Reference

PE-level civil engineer role focused on land development/site design in Indianapolis. Need 5+ years in site/civil projects with strong grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, and permitting exposure. Best fit is someone from a civil consulting firm doing commercial or mixed-use land development work.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Project Engineer - Land Development - Shrewsberry & Associates- JPC 880 - Source

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• Client job title: Project Engineer - Land Development

• Location: Indianapolis, IN

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 3

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