Design Engineer - Land Development
Quick Summary
4+ years of experience in CAD drafting and design for Civil Land Development projects. Vocational certificate or two-year degree in civil technology.
McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we’ve also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we’ve created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That’s what our clients want. That’s why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Planning, Development and Natural Resources (PDNR) team as a Civil Design Engineer for Land Development. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we’re glad you found McKim & Creed.
Our highly respected team of design professionals complemented by an exceptional staff of full-service surveying, offer effective and sustainable solutions for our clients’ land planning, permitting, stormwater, development and land management needs. We plan and design residential communities, retail shops, parks, educational buildings, industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities that meet today’s needs in the context of tomorrow’s generations.
- 4+ years of experience in CAD drafting and design for Civil Land Development projects.
- Vocational certificate or two-year degree in civil technology.
- Process-oriented individual with strong visual and technical skills as related to Civil Engineering/Land Development projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Good technical skills required.
- Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Methodical, precise and consistent but enjoys some variety in work schedule and can tolerate change.
- Enjoys working alone when required but can work effectively on a project team.
- Must be accomplished in computer-aided drafting, expert in certain design areas with a project.
- May or may not require a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving and criminal record.
- Currently residing in the greater Newark, DE area
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience, Autodesk Certified Professional in Civil 3D for Infrastructure Design a plus.
- Provides technical and design services in support of Civil Engineering/Land Development design as part of a multi-discipline project team to produce design/construction drawings and specifications.
- Responsible for completing design tasks within budget and on schedule.
- Communicates with Project Managers, Sr. Engineers and design team to complete work efficiently.
- This position is responsible for the design and layout of engineering drawings.
- Secure permits from appropriate governmental/regulatory agencies.
- Produce drawings or sketches as required.
- Prepare quantities for cost estimating.
What We Offer
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McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 15, 2026
- First seen
- September 27, 2026
- Last seen
- September 27, 2026
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