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Civil Engineer – Land Development

Orion Placement

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Leesburg, VA · Posted October 31, 2026

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About the job

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Make a real impact! Work on exciting residential, commercial, and land development projects where your engineering expertise makes a difference.

Grow your career! Enjoy professional development, hands-on learning, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement.

Invest in your future! We cover professional organization memberships, continuing education, and licensing and registration fees.

Enjoy excellent benefits! Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) with company match.

Work with a team that values you! Join a friendly, supportive environment where your ideas matter and your contributions are recognized.

Make time for life outside work! Enjoy paid holidays, paid time off, and engaging team events.

Location

Leesburg, VA | On-site

Join our collaborative team in beautiful Leesburg, Virginia, where you'll work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful land development projects throughout the region.

Note

We are seeking candidates with 3+ years of civil engineering experience in land development or site design. An EIT certification is required, and a PE license is preferred. Strong experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, stormwater management, and grading design is highly valued.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established civil engineering and land development firm passionate about designing communities, supporting our clients, and helping our people succeed. Our team works on diverse projects in a welcoming, collaborative environment that encourages new ideas, professional growth, and meaningful contributions.

We believe great engineering starts with great people, and we're committed to helping every team member build a rewarding, long-term career.

Job Description

As a Civil Engineer – Land Development, you'll play an important role in bringing site development projects from concept through design and implementation. Your responsibilities will include:

Design civil engineering plans for residential, commercial, and land development projects.

Develop site grading, drainage, stormwater management (SWM), and roadway designs.

Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare detailed engineering drawings, plans, and technical documentation.

Perform engineering calculations and support site design and infrastructure planning.

Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, planners, and project teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Support permitting, agency coordination, and regulatory compliance throughout the design process.

Help solve challenging engineering problems while keeping projects moving forward.

Qualifications

3+ years of civil engineering experience in land development or site design.

EIT certification required; PE license preferred.

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Working knowledge of stormwater management, site grading, drainage, and roadway design.

Civil engineering educational or technical background.

Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Ability to manage responsibilities and contribute to multiple projects.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe your career should be more than just a job. You'll have the opportunity to expand your technical expertise, explore diverse projects, and grow professionally with a team that genuinely supports your success.

We offer comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, professional development reimbursement, paid holidays, and opportunities to advance your career.

Ready to build something meaningful? Apply today and take the next step in your civil engineering career with us!

JPC-2730

Benefits:

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance