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Senior Project Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Fort Myers, FL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 85000 - 100000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
9 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Senior Project Engineer
Fort Myers FL Fully On-Site $85000$100000 Performance Bonus
Take Ownership of Your Projects and Your Career
A growing Southwest Florida civil engineering firm is looking for a land development engineer who is ready to step beyond design work and into project leadership. Youll manage projects from start to finish lead a small team and build your own client relationships. The path to Project Manager is clear and doesnt take years.
What Youll Do
- Manage land development projects from planning through permitting and construction documents
- Lead site design including grading drainage stormwater utilities and roadway layout
- Prepare and review plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Perform and review engineering calculations and technical designs
- Work directly with clients municipalities utility providers and regulatory agencies
- Prepare and coordinate permitting documentation
- Keep projects on track by monitoring schedules budgets and deliverables
- Mentor an entry-level engineer and CAD support staff
- Contribute to proposals client development and company growth
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
- 25 years of civil engineering experience ideally in land development
- EI/EIT certification
- PE license or eligibility to obtain it within about 6 months
- Strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills
- Hands-on experience with grading drainage/stormwater utilities and permitting
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage projects and deadlines independently
Nice to have: Florida land development experience an active PE license familiarity with local jurisdictions and prior project leadership or mentoring experience.
Compensation and Benefits
- $85000$100000 base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus may be available
- 401(k)
- Medical dental and vision coverage
- Professional development and licensure support
Why Youll Love This Role
- Real ownership: Run your own projects and lead your own team.
- Visibility: Work directly with clients and company leadership.
- Broad exposure: Take part in proposals and business development not just design.
- Fast growth: Move into a Project Manager role within a firm that is expanding quickly
If youre ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career wed love to hear from you.
