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LAND DEVOLOPMENT PE in Durham

Date Posted: 13 September 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Professional Engineer – Land Development

Compensation: Competitive base salary, bonus potential, and full benefits

A growing civil engineering firm is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer with a strong land development background. This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful site/civil projects, work directly with clients and municipalities, and grow within a stable team with a strong project backlog.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and support land development and site/civil engineering projects from concept through construction.

  • Prepare and review grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, roadway, and site-layout designs.

  • Produce construction documents, permitting packages, cost estimates, and technical reports.

  • Coordinate with clients, municipalities, contractors, architects, surveyors, and internal design teams.

  • Support project schedules, budgets, proposal efforts, and client relationships.

  • Mentor junior engineers and designers as responsibilities grow.

What We’re Looking For

  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain reciprocity.

  • 3+ years of civil engineering experience with a focus in land development, site development, or stormwater design.

  • Experience with commercial, residential, industrial, municipal, mixed-use, or site-development projects.

  • Working knowledge of Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and applicable design software.

  • Strong understanding of grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, and permitting.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, municipalities, and internal project teams.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity

  • Strong project backlog and long-term stability.

  • Competitive compensation, bonus structure, and benefits.

  • Clear advancement path and increasing leadership opportunities.

  • Collaborative culture with direct exposure to clients and project decision-makers.

  • Diverse land development projects with room to build your career.

Apply today for a confidential conversation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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