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They offer broad exposure across project types and phases, giving engineers the opportunity to contribute well beyond a single task or project stage.\nTheir team is involved in every phase of a project, from initial site feasibility through construction, working closely with experienced engineers and firm leadership to gain real responsibility from day one. With a collaborative, low-bureaucracy culture, this is an ideal environment for someone who is resourceful, eager to grow, and ready to make a visible impact across all aspects of site civil engineering.\n\nPosition Overview\nWe are seeking a motivated Civil Site Design Engineer with 3–5 years of progressive experience in land development to join our client’s team. You will take on meaningful design responsibility across a diverse mix of commercial and residential projects. You’ll be exposed to the full project lifecycle—design, permitting, agency coordination, and construction support—rather than being limited to a narrow scope of work. This is an in-office position that thrives on close collaboration and mentorship from working side by side with experienced engineers every day.\nKey Responsibilities\nPrepare civil site construction documents including site layout plans, grading and earthwork plans, utility plans (storm, sanitary, water), erosion and sediment control plans, and detail sheets\nPerform site grading design for commercial pads, parking areas, residential lots, roadways, and stormwater management facilities\nDesign stormwater management systems including detention/retention basins, underground storage, and water quality BMPs in accordance with local and state regulations\nDevelop utility designs for storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and domestic water systems, including pipe sizing calculations and profiles\nCoordinate directly with surveyors, architects, landscape architects, geotechnical engineers, traffic engineers, and other project consultants\nAssist with local, county, and state permitting and regulatory agency submittals, including responding to review comments\nPerform engineering calculations including hydrology/hydraulics (rational method, TR-55/TR-20), storm sewer sizing, and earthwork quantity estimates\nConduct site visits to assess existing conditions and provide construction observation support\nParticipate in client meetings, project kickoffs, and internal design reviews\nSupport proposal preparation, scope development, and fee estimates alongside company leadership\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program\n3–5 years of professional experience in civil site design for commercial and/or residential land development projects\nEngineer-in-Training (EIT/FE) certification required; progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure strongly preferred\nProficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for site layout, grading, pipe networks, corridors, and surface modeling\nWorking knowledge of hydrology and hydraulic modeling software (HydroCAD, StormCAD, ICPR, or similar)\nFamiliarity with local, county, and state land development codes, zoning ordinances, and stormwater regulations\nExperience producing complete construction document sets from schematic design through final permit-ready plans\nStrong written and verbal communication skills—direct communication with clients, agencies, and contractors is expected\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with commercial retail, mixed-use, or multi-family residential site design\nFamiliarity with GIS software and/or Bluebeam Revu\nExperience with municipal and agency review processes (DOT, DEP, Army Corps, etc.)\nExposure to LEED, sustainable site design, or green infrastructure practices\nSelf-starter mentality—comfortable taking ownership of tasks and managing workload with minimal oversight\nCompensation & Benefits\nCompetitive salary range of $75,000 – $95,000 based on experience and qualifications\nPerformance-based annual bonus program\nComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) retirement plan with employer match\nPaid time off (PTO) and paid holidays\nProfessional development support including PE exam preparation, continuing education, and conference attendance\nDirect mentorship from senior engineers and principals\nBroad project exposure across commercial and residential sectors","company":"Next Level Solutions","rawCompany":"next level solutions","city":"Baton Rouge","state":"LA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T04:49:57.677Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"},{"code":"17-3022.00","title":"Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"civil-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"238910","title":"Site Preparation Contractors","slug":"site-preparation-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Site Development Engineer (FE or EIT)","description":"Position Title: Site Development Engineer (FE or EIT)\nLocation: Baton Rouge, LA — In-Office\nEmployment Type: Full-Time, Exempt\nSalary Range: $75,000 – $95,000 annually\nMUST HAVE CIVIL 3D EXPERIENCE AND LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED\n\nAbout the Firm\n\nNext Level Solutions is honored to recruit on behalf of one of our amazing local clients—a hands-on civil engineering firm specializing in Civil 3D, Land Development, and Grading/Drainage/Utilities for commercial and residential real estate development. 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