Civil Engineer
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Job Summary
Our client a growing civil engineering and surveying team is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (Civil) to lead the design technical delivery and stamping of land development site design and infrastructure projects. This role collaborates closely with project managers surveyors and external consultants to guide projects from early concept through permitting and construction.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical capability confidence in decisionmaking and the ability to manage multiple active projects in a fastpaced collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare review and stamp civil engineering plans including grading drainage utilities and site layout
Interpret project specifications engineering drawings and survey data
Coordinate with municipalities agencies and clients throughout the permitting process
Perform engineering calculations and conduct quality control reviews on deliverables
Provide technical guidance to project managers during project execution
Participate in postproject reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Mentor junior engineers and technicians as needed
Required Qualifications
Active Professional Engineer (Civil) license
Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Experience with grading drainage and site utility design
Ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects
Experience with land development and subdivision design
Familiarity with municipal and statelevel submittal requirements
Strong written communication skills for clientfacing deliverables
Ideal Candidate Profile
Selfdirected accountable and solutionsoriented
Thrives in a small highperformance team environment
Comfortable with transparent communication and resultsdriven expectations
Strong organizational and timemanagement skills
Clear communicator with both clients and internal teams
Collaborative but capable of working independently
Detailoriented with a qualityfirst mindset
Active PE license already in hand (no pending reciprocity)
Experience at a smalltomidsized civil firm with direct client interaction
Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
Familiarity with regional permitting processes and agency requirements
What Makes a Candidate Stand Out
Deep experience in land development and site design from concept through construction
Strong Civil 3D proficiency including surfaces corridors pipe networks and plan production workflows
Ability to take full ownership of project engineering with minimal oversight
Demonstrated success working directly with clients municipalities and reviewing agencies
History of mentoring junior staff and contributing to team development
Why This Role Stands Out
This position offers meaningful technical ownership direct client visibility and the ability to influence project outcomes from day one. The team operates in a lean collaborative environment where individual contributions are highly visible and rewarded. Compensation is tied to performance through a projectbased incentive structure making this an excellent opportunity for a PE who wants to make a real impact and be recognized for it.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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