Senior Civil Engineer – Land Development (Confidential Search)
Recruiting Partner: Rachael Faifer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Engineering | Not Remote | $130,000 to $175,000 | Job ID: 161760
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📍 Location: Philadelphia – U.S. Based | Hybrid with flexibility of primarily being remote | 💼 Full-Time | 🕐 12+ Years Experience
A leading civil engineering and development consulting firm is conducting a confidential search for a Senior Civil Engineer with deep expertise in commercial and residential land development. This is a high-impact leadership role, ideal for someone ready to guide complex site development projects from feasibility to final build-out.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead design and oversight of site development projects: grading, drainage, utilities, and roadways
- Manage and mentor a team of engineers and CAD designers
- Navigate zoning, entitlements, and permitting processes with local and state agencies
- Review and approve construction documents and technical reports
- Collaborate directly with clients, developers, and municipalities
- Oversee project budgets, timelines, and resource planning
- Support construction coordination and site execution
- Ensure compliance with environmental and stormwater regulations
🧠 What You Bring:
- B.S. in Civil Engineering (PE license required)
- 12+ years in civil engineering with land development focus
- Expertise in site layout, grading, stormwater management, and utility coordination
- Familiar with Civil 3D and permitting standards (Carlson Civil Suite a plus)
- Excellent team leadership and communication skills
- Experience with local zoning and environmental review processes (e.g., DEP, MS4)
💡 Why This Role:
- Competitive salary $130K – $175K (DOE) + benefits
- Confidential opportunity to step into senior-level leadership
- Exposure to diverse, high-value projects across residential and commercial sectors
- Collaborative, experienced technical team
- Mileage reimbursement for site visits
Ready to take the lead on transformative land development projects?
Apply in confidence to learn more.
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 161760
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