Civil Design Engineer, Land Development

About the Role

Join Benesch's growing Civil Site and Land Development team as a Civil Site Designer II. This role is ideal for individuals with backgrounds in civil engineering, land development, site design, municipal engineering, or water resources, eager to contribute to impactful projects and grow technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze project data.
• Perform modeling, engineering analyses, and design calculations for land development projects.
• Assist in the preparation of site layouts, utility designs, grading plans, and stormwater management systems.
• Develop design details and technical documentation under guidance.
• Organize calculations and supporting documents according to project standards.
• Coordinate the drafting of site layouts, utility plans, grading plans, and drainage designs.
• Perform field visits and site inspections to support project development.
• Gain experience applying engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Build proficiency with CADD software and engineering design tools, taking increasing ownership of project deliverables.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• E.I.T. certification (or desire to obtain a P.E. license).
• Two years of site development experience, including strong internship or related experience.
• Experience with site design, utility layout, grading, and stormwater systems.
• Strong experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater modeling software.
• Interest in land development, municipal infrastructure, and civil engineering projects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to support both office-based design work and field inspection activities.
• Familiarity with engineering codes, standards, and construction documentation is a plus.
• Position reports to the Raleigh, Charlotte, or Wilmington office three days per week.