Site Design Project Engineer

Location: Frankfort, Kentucky

Country: United States

Category: Engineering

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm

Posted Date: August 26, 2026

Job ID: 651334

Job Description

As a Site Design Project Engineer, you will lead civil engineering design efforts for diverse land development projects, primarily serving private sector clients. You will collaborate closely with Project Managers to develop and execute tailored scopes of services that align with client needs and objectives. Your role as a key decision-maker throughout the project lifecycle will involve guiding the process from conceptual design to construction, ensuring high-quality deliverables and successful project outcomes. Your expertise and leadership will be essential in fostering strong client relationships and driving innovative solutions in site design.

Your Responsibilities

Project Management:

  • Provide guidance to the PM regarding anticipated tasks and relative effort.
  • Achieve project success, adhering to work plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Oversee design team and facilitate QA/QC.

Technical Expertise:

  • Planning and design of new construction and redevelopment sites.
  • Preparation of engineering plans, specifications, reports, studies, technical memoranda, and other project documentation.
  • Regulatory knowledge within the project's jurisdiction.
  • Familiarity with Zoning & Land Use Codes, Subdivision Regulations, and Design Standards
  • Stormwater management, quantity/quality controls. Understanding of Best Management Practices for design and construction.
  • Functional knowledge of sanitary sewer, water, power, gas, and telecom utilities.
  • Grading design for mass earthwork, roadways, parking lots, building pads, sidewalks, and other site improvements. Understanding of ADA & PROWAG design requirements.
  • Competency in Land Surveying practices. Ability to interpret plats, deeds, easements, legal descriptions, etc.
  • Expertise with topographic models of existing and proposed conditions.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil3d, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling programs, AutoTurn and similar civil engineering design software.

Teamwork and Leadership:

  • Work collaboratively with team of internal staff, external consultants, and regulatory authorities.
  • Mentor staff and contribute to organizational growth.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or better in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • 5-10 years of experience in Site Design, Civil Engineering, or Land Development.
  • Kentucky PE license is required. Indiana or Tennessee PE is a plus.
  • Design experience for private development projects in residential, commercial, or industrial markets.
  • Experience preparing construction documents including plan drawings, specifications, bid documents, and cost opinions.
  • Ability to engage with clients, internal staff, contractors, and community officials.
  • Experience with state agencies and/or DOT specifications.

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