Land Development Engineer

Overview

Design grading, drainage, and stormwater systems for land development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• grading design
• subdivision layout
• zoning review
• cost estimating
• utility design
• stormwater design

Tasks

-Grading Design to ensure value engineering is achieved through earthwork analysis, and site safety is accomplished through the use of appropriate design slopes. -Subdivision and site plan design and layout. -Review of municipal zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine land development limitations for the property. -Site Investigation & Due Diligence includes the review of ordinances, utility service research, outside agency regulations and site visits to establish comprehensive development guidelines. -Preparation of Construction Cost Estimates based upon site plan drawings as required for bonding and client purposes. -Design of Utility Systems including stormwater conveyance, sanitary sewer service, pump station design, water, gas, telephone service, etc. Also involves determination and resolution of vertical and horizontal utility conflicts that may exist. -Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Design including stability calculations, Best Management Practices, swale design, spillway design, and determination of construction sequence. -Preparation of Concept Drawings based upon client’s development objectives and conclusions of due diligence. Involves preparation of concept plan, including coordination with AutoCAD draftsmen. -Leadership role in the review and design of Stormwater Management & Stormwater Conveyance Systems including use of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Hydrology design software.

Requirements

• civil 3d
• pe
• eit
• stormwater
• hydraulics
• 3-7 years

What You Bring

-3-7+ years of related site/civil land development experience or possess relevant work experience. -Self-starter who can work independently and with team members. -PE preferred, EIT required. -Knowledge of the local municipal, county and state land use, planning and zoning processes and regulations. -Surface runoff coefficients, invert, slope, velocity & hydraulic grade line evaluation using the Rational Method & Manning’s Equation. -Demonstrated Civil 3D skills with the ability to design site layouts concept through completion. -Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions. -Ability to work independently, as well as, lead a team of other engineers. -Skills should include preparation of pipe sizing calculations for stormwater conveyance systems including drainage area maps. -Excellent verbal and written and communication skills. -Knowledge of stormwater management design regulations should include County, SCD and governing municipality in GA. -Proficiency in technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading and other site development related designs. -Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).

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