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Benesch

Civil Design Engineer - Land Development

LocationCharlotte, Wilmington, NC; Raleigh, NC; Wilmington, NC
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
DepartmentCivil - Site/Land Dev
Company size51+ people
First seen4mo ago
Last seen1d ago
Simply Put, A Great Place to Work
Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.
We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.
At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!
Civil Site Designer II (Civil Engineering / Land Development / Site Development Designer)
Join our growing Civil Site and Land Development team as a Civil Site Designer II. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in civil engineering, land development, site design, municipal engineering, or water resources who are eager to contribute to impactful projects and grow their technical expertise.
In this role, you will collaborate with experienced engineers and designers on a variety of land development projects, performing engineering analyses, developing designs, and preparing supporting calculations and documentation. You will also coordinate the drafting of project elements for a diverse client base while gaining hands-on experience in site layout, utilities, grading, and stormwater design.
Candidates with experience or interest in roles such as Site Development Designer, Land Development Engineer, Civil Designer, Municipal Engineer or Site Civil Engineer are encouraged to apply. Recent graduates are also welcome to apply.
Location
This position will report to the Raleigh, Charlotte, or Wilmington office three days per week.
The Impact You Will Have
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Collect and analyze project data and perform modeling, engineering analyses, and design calculations for land development projects.
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Assist in the preparation of site layouts, utility designs, grading plans, and stormwater management systems.
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Develop design details and technical documentation under the guidance of experienced engineers.
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Organize calculations and supporting documents in accordance with project standards and best practices.
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Coordinate the drafting of site layouts, utility plans, grading plans, and drainage designs.
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Perform field visits and site inspections as needed to support project development and delivery.
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Gain experience applying engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices.
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Build proficiency with CADD software and engineering design tools while taking increasing ownership of project deliverables.
What We Are Looking For
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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related discipline required.
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E.I.T. certification (or a desire to obtain a P.E. license in the future) preferred.
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Two years of site development experience, including strong internship or related experience, preferred.
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Experience with site design, utility layout, grading, and stormwater systems.
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Strong experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater modeling software preferred.
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Interest in land development, municipal infrastructure, and civil engineering projects.
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Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment on challenging projects.
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Willingness to support both office-based design work and field inspection activities, including occasional travel to project sites.
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Familiarity with engineering codes, standards, and construction documentation is a plus. #LI-HV1
Why Benesch
It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.
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Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
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Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
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Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
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Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
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Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one
Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the support and exposure to grow here.
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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.
If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch’s Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing [email protected]. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.
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Hiring process
We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.
External Recruiters and Staffing Agencies
Benesch shall have no obligation to compensate any external recruiter or search firm for candidate submissions made without a valid, current, and fully executed agreement. Submission of candidate information does not establish entitlement to a fee.
All recruiting activity must be coordinated and authorized through the Benesch Talent Acquisition team. Please direct all communications to [email protected]
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