About this position
Senior Project Engineer
Fort Myers, FL | Fully On-Site | $85,000–$100,000 + Performance Bonus
Take Ownership of Your Projects and Your Career
A growing Southwest Florida civil engineering firm is looking for a land development engineer who is ready to step beyond design work and into project leadership. You'll manage projects from start to finish, lead a small team, and build your own client relationships. The path to Project Manager is clear and doesn't take years.
What You'll Do
- Manage land development projects from planning through permitting and construction documents
- Lead site design, including grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, and roadway layout
- Prepare and review plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Perform and review engineering calculations and technical designs
- Work directly with clients, municipalities, utility providers, and regulatory agencies
- Prepare and coordinate permitting documentation
- Keep projects on track by monitoring schedules, budgets, and deliverables
- Mentor an entry-level engineer and CAD support staff
- Contribute to proposals, client development, and company growth
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- 2–5 years of civil engineering experience, ideally in land development
- EI/EIT certification
- PE license, or eligibility to obtain it within about 6 months
- Strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills
- Hands-on experience with grading, drainage/stormwater, utilities, and permitting
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage projects and deadlines independently
Nice to have: Florida land development experience, an active PE license, familiarity with local jurisdictions, and prior project leadership or mentoring experience.
Compensation and Benefits
- $85,000–$100,000 base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus may be available
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Professional development and licensure support
Why You'll Love This Role
- Real ownership: Run your own projects and lead your own team.
- Visibility: Work directly with clients and company leadership.
- Broad exposure: Take part in proposals and business development, not just design.
- Fast growth: Move into a Project Manager role within a firm that is expanding quickly,
If you're ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career, we'd love to hear from you.
Location and commute
Fort Myers, FL .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3145482245.