Atwell

Project Engineer - Civil Land Development

Atwell · Rochester, Michigan, United States
Rochester, Michigan, United States $100K–$120K Posted 2026-06-15
Salary
$100K–$120K
Type
Full-time

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC  is a proud recipient of the following 2025  awards:

  • Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
  • Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
  • Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
  • Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US

We are excited to announce an opening for the Project Engineer position! In this role, you will be a vital part of our project team, leading design aspects, maintaining project budgets and schedules, and providing your technical expertise. You’ll have the opportunity to train and mentor project teams on all projects, including those that are more complex and larger in scale. Additionally, you will tackle engineering issues for various land development projects. We’re looking for someone who can develop and demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions of the job outlined below.

As a Project Engineer, you will:

  • Direct the project team on various assignments as guided by the Project Manager, offering technical training and support.
  • Recommend and implement design changes such as grading, utility sizing, and other modifications as requested by clients.
  • Collaborate with project team members and clients to prepare project proposals.
  • Draft, review, and finalize preliminary and final site plans, documents, and computations, which include preparing reports, opinions, and recommendations for the Project Manager regarding project direction; hydrology/hydraulic studies, due diligence/site analysis reports, engineer's opinion of probable costs, project schedules, utility computations, detention/retention computations, storm sewer reports, local and state permit applications, storm water reports, soils reports, earthwork volume calculations, StormCAD reports, WaterCAD reports, and preliminary grading.
  • Complete edits and modify plans as reviewed by agencies, municipalities, and clients as directed.
  • Research local/state requirements on properties and projects for zoning, and conduct site visits and field assignments as needed.
  • Review project survey data to analyze existing site conditions and factors for development, including legal descriptions, ALT A surveys, easement documents, and condo documents.
  • Provide construction-related services and guide junior team members in completing tasks such as permit applications, cut sheets, quantity estimates, and transmittals; organize site plans, construction plans, construction sheet set-up and assembly, and other related construction documents.
  • Review permit applications, quantity and cost estimates, and transmittals, resolve construction issues, and serve as field engineer during construction.
  • Support Atwell's training and development programs by providing specialized training and/or mentoring in your area of expertise, preparing and/or reviewing technical training materials, and serving as a technical discipline/subject matter expert.
  • Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software packages to complete assignments on time and within the standards outlined in the Atwell Product Quality Manual.
  • Initiate communication with clients, municipalities, and agencies as required by the project in accordance with the Project Manager.
  • Keep the Project Manager and Team Leader updated on workload status.
  • Apply fundamental engineering concepts to practical situations and manage your workload effectively.

Additional certifications or licenses held are a plus!
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Project Engineer

  • Provide support and participate in litigation matters by offering expert witness testimony as directed.
  • Respond to review letters and modify plans from agencies, municipalities, and clients as directed.

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
PE License is required.

Experience
We’re looking for candidates with four (4) or more years of experience.
Experience with various reports associated with projects such as soil, storm water, storm sewer, FEMA, environmental, traffic, wetlands, lease agreements, easements, covenants and restrictions, purchase agreements, annexation agreements, water flow test reports, etc.
Experience leading to knowledge of the local construction market and contacts is preferred.
Advanced knowledge of designing land development projects is a must.
Experience managing and mentoring other employees is highly valued.

Proficiency in your group’s understanding and application of the following technical skills:

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Grading Design
  • Hydraulics
  • Hydrology
  • - Site Planning
  • Soil Erosion
  • Pump Station Design
  • Sanitary (Septic) Design
  • Sanitary (Sewer) Design
  • Storm Water Operator
  • Storm Water Management Design
  • Earthworks
  • Plan Interpretation
  • Preliminary Grading
  • Storm Sewer
  • Storm Water Detention
  • Water Main Design
  • Well Water Design

Pay Range
$100,000 — $120,000 USD

Atwell Benefits:  To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
  • Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

  • Competitive Compensation packages
  • Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
  • 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
  • Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
  • Employee Referrals
  • Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
  • Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

  • Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
  • Family Planning & IVF Benefits
  • Pet Insurance
  • Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
  • Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
  • Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
  • Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
$110K — 10th pctl $265K — 90th pctl
This role’s midpoint $110K vs. market median $185K for Engineering roles
-40%
below median
Based on 14,000+ Engineering roles with disclosed salary ranges tracked on NewJob.
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