Civil Engineer – Land Development - Cornelia, GA
📍 Baldwin, Georgia
💰 $70,000 - $90,000
🏢 Full Time
**About This Opportunity**
You’re a Civil Engineer who sees more than just lines on a page. You see the future of a community—a new neighborhood, a thriving commercial center, a vital public space. We are a well-established engineering firm with a growing team in the Cornelia, GA area, and we’re looking for someone like you to take the lead on shaping the landscape around us. This is your chance to manage impactful land development projects from blank slate to ribbon-cutting, backed by a culture that values collaboration, flexibility, and your professional growth.
**Your Role: Civil Engineer – Land Development**
You will be the driving force behind diverse site development projects, taking ownership from initial concept through to construction completion. Your work will span commercial, residential, and municipal developments, making a tangible difference in Habersham County and beyond.
On a typical day, you might be designing a detailed site layout in the morning, coordinating with a client after lunch, and refining a stormwater management plan in the afternoon. Your core mission will be to deliver exceptional engineering solutions while building strong relationships.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Lead and manage land development design projects, ensuring they are on time, on budget, and exceed client expectations.
* Design and prepare site plans, including grading, drainage, stormwater systems, utility layouts, and erosion control.
* Serve as the central point of coordination, working seamlessly with clients, surveyors, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal team members.
* Navigate the permitting process, securing the necessary approvals to move projects forward.
* Support project delivery at every phase, applying your technical expertise from the first sketch to the final construction observation.
**You Bring the Following Qualifications**
* A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
* At least 4 years of hands-on experience in land development engineering.
* A Georgia PE license, or an EIT certification with a clear path to obtaining your PE.
* Strong proficiency in Civil 3D; it’s your primary tool for turning ideas into executable designs.
* The communication and project management skills to lead projects and build trust with everyone involved.
**What We Offer**
This full-time position is based in the Baldwin, GA area with a competitive salary range of **$70,000 - $90,000 per year**, commensurate with your experience. Beyond compensation, we provide a collaborative work environment, flexible work hours, and a clear pathway for professional growth and leadership within our firm.
Ready to build what's next? Apply today to join a team where your engineering expertise will directly shape the future of our community.