Staff Engineer

R. Joe Harris & Associates, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Design site layouts, grading, drainage, utilities, and roadways for land development projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • sustainable design
  • client collaboration
  • zoning compliance
  • technical guidance
  • site design
  • utility engineering

Tasks

-Promote innovative and sustainable design practices, including green infrastructure and smart growth strategies. -Collaborate with architects, planners, environmental consultants, and other specialists to deliver cohesive, client-focused solutions. -Interpret zoning ordinances and regulatory requirements to ensure project compliance. -Provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to construction oversight. -Design and engineer site layouts, grading, drainage, utilities, and roadways.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • civil 3d
  • b.sc civil
  • 2+ yrs
  • communication
  • stormwater

What You Bring

-2+ years of experience in land development. -Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to engage with clients and project stakeholders. -PE license is not required, but looking to work toward licensure is preferred. -Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field -Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other engineering software. -Strong knowledge of site design, stormwater management, and regulatory processes.

Benefits

-Work on exciting and diverse projects that challenge and inspire. -Competitive compensation and full benefits package [health insurance, PTO, and more]. -Join a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture. -Access professional development opportunities and room for career advancement.

The Company

About R. Joe Harris & Associates, Inc.

-Over the years it grew steadily, blending meticulous land surveying with infrastructure design across residential, commercial and municipal sectors. -Their portfolio spans master‑planned communities, pump stations, roadways, stormwater systems and flood studies throughout the Charlotte/York County region. -The company’s dual‑department setup—civil engineering and land surveying—allows seamless collaboration on multi‑phase, complex projects. -Typical engagements include boundary and topographic surveys, wastewater and water‑system modeling, and site development for industrial and commercial builds. -They’ve led signature regional projects like the Rock Hill Operations Center and upscale communities such as Habersham and Walnut Creek. -Their financial footprint remains modest but resilient, supporting mid-sized revenue from specialized engineering and surveying services. -An unusual fact: although small in size, they marshal both legal‑precision land mapping and technical infrastructure planning under one roof.

Sector Specialisms

Municipal

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship for employment visas; candidates must be authorized to work in the u.s. without sponsorship now or in the future.