Tampa / Fort Myers / Bradenton, FL | Full-Time

$140,000–$180,000 Base Salary | Partial Relocation Assistance

No Regular Travel | Employer Sponsorship Not Available

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Florida-licensed Senior Civil Engineer to lead land development design and project delivery for commercial and residential developments across the Tampa Bay region. This role offers the opportunity to combine technical engineering expertise, project management, and design leadership within a multidisciplinary environment working alongside planners, surveyors, and landscape architects.

Candidates with established client relationships are welcome, but bringing an existing book of business is not required. Office locations include Tampa, Fort Myers, and Bradenton, with a preference for candidates near Bradenton.

What You’ll Do

· Lead civil engineering design, technical review, and plan production for land development projects.

· Manage commercial and residential development projects through design and agency review.

· Prepare and review designs for water and wastewater distribution, stormwater management, drainage, and roadways.

· Review engineering plans and documents for quality, constructability, and accuracy.

· Recommend practical, value-oriented design solutions.

· Coordinate site plan preparation and submissions to local governmental agencies.

· Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality work.

Required Qualifications

· Current Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.

· At least 5 years of relevant civil engineering experience in land development.

· Proficiency with AutoCAD / Civil 3D for land development plan production.

· Hands-on design experience with water and wastewater distribution systems, surface water management, drainage, and roadways.

· Experience with ICPR (Interconnected Pond Modeling).

· Experience preparing construction and final site plans for local governmental review.

· Strong technical judgment and knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

· Valid Florida driver’s license.

· Stable work history required – no more than 2 jobs in the last 5 years.

Additional Strengths

· Existing relationships with commercial or residential development clients are a plus, not a requirement.

· Experience managing client relationships or leading land development projects.

· Interest in expanded leadership responsibility and professional growth.

Compensation & Benefits

· Base salary of $140,000–$180,000, depending on qualifications; exceptional candidates may be considered at a higher level.

· Partial relocation assistance.

· Full benefits package, including health coverage, paid time off, and 401(k).

Apply for Confidential Consideration

If you are a Florida-licensed Civil Engineer who enjoys land development design, leading projects, and working with a collaborative multidisciplinary team, we welcome your application.

APPLY by submitting your resume to LLEE@LEEHILLASSOCIATES.COM.  Put the job title in the subject line.