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Civil Engineer
Planet Group
Location : Fort Mill,SC
Job Type : Contractor
Salary : $90,000 - $125,000
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
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3475 Lakemont Blvd Fort Mill , SC 29708 US
Civil Engineer - Team Lead3475 Lakemont Blvd Fort Mill , SC 29708 US
Posted: 11/10/2025 2025-11-10 2025-12-20 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 636840 Is job remote?: No
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Team Lead / Project Engineer with experience in civil engineering professional to work in a collaborative environment on regional land development projects. Responsibilities may include infrastructure design, and construction document preparation for roads, storm drainage systems, storm water management facilities, utilities-water and sewer, sediment and erosion control measures. This position includes design and project management responsibilities within a team atmosphere. Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to work closely with other team members and interact with clients and local review agencies. This is an excellent opportunity to continue growing your career with a well-established and growing Engineering, Surveying, and Planning firm!
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:Pay: $90,000 - $125,000 #LI-ML1
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Our client is seeking a Team Lead / Project Engineer with experience in civil engineering professional to work in a collaborative environment on regional land development projects. Responsibilities may include infrastructure design, and construction document preparation for roads, storm drainage systems, storm water management facilities, utilities-water and sewer, sediment and erosion control measures. This position includes design and project management responsibilities within a team atmosphere. Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to work closely with other team members and interact with clients and local review agencies. This is an excellent opportunity to continue growing your career with a well-established and growing Engineering, Surveying, and Planning firm!
Responsibilities:
- Perform work in a team environment through civil site/land development design, permitting, and construction observation on a variety of residential, commercial, institutional, and municipal projects.
- Design land development projects within Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
- Prepare technical design calculations associated with land development projects (i.e., storm drainage hydraulic sizing and system modeling, water distribution modeling, best management practices (BMP), underground detention systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, sanitary sewer pump stations and force main, erosion control measures, etc.).
- Provide training/mentoring for junior members of the team.
- Perform technical review of drawings, specifications, calculations, shop drawings, and other engineering documents for conformance with project goals and requirements.
- Perform preliminary engineering evaluations, including quantity take-offs and opinions of probable construction cost.
- Assist management with project and staff schedules.
- Serve as a potential point of contact on land development project for Clients, review agencies, contractors, and internal planning, surveying, and geotechnical departments.
- Attend meetings with Clients, review agencies, and contractors throughout the various stages of the land development process.
- Perform site visits and prepare associated field reports.
- Observe and provide general coordination for various field testing (i.e., water pressure testing, gravity sewer low pressure testing, manhole vacuum testing, etc.).
- Develop strong relationships with team members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
- 5+ years of qualifying civil engineering design and project management experience.
- PE Licensure or ability to obtain licensure within 3 months Preferred (North Carolina preferred).
- Advanced design skills in Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D (2015 or more recent version).
- Advanced design skills in software programs such as Hydraflow Hydrographs, Hydraflow Storm Sewers, HydroCAD, and WaterCAD.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong desire to continue learning, advance professionally, and demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced, design team environment.
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Freqently Asked Questions
Fort Mill's growing infrastructure projects have spiked demand for civil engineers, especially those skilled in land development and stormwater management. This trend reflects regional expansion, increasing opportunities for professionals with project management and design experience in local engineering firms.
Holding a Professional Engineer (PE) license, particularly with North Carolina reciprocity, greatly enhances job prospects in Fort Mill. Familiarity with state-specific stormwater regulations and erosion control certifications also strengthens a candidate’s profile in local civil engineering projects.
Expertise in Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, hydraulic and water distribution modeling, and erosion control design are crucial. Additionally, effective communication with clients and local agencies is necessary to navigate permitting and construction phases successfully.
At Planet Group, a Civil Engineer leads infrastructure designs including roads and storm drainage, manages project timelines, mentors junior engineers, and liaises with clients and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and project success within a collaborative team setting.
Planet Group fosters a collaborative environment emphasizing continuous learning and professional growth. Civil Engineer team leads are expected to mentor peers, coordinate across departments, and maintain robust client relationships, reflecting the company’s commitment to integrated project delivery.
Salaries typically range between $90,000 and $125,000 annually for Civil Engineers in Fort Mill, depending on experience and licensure status. This range aligns with regional industry standards for similar roles involving land development and project management.
Civil Engineers focused on land development often balance technical design with regulatory compliance and client interaction, expanding into project management roles. This blend offers diverse challenges and growth opportunities compared to more specialized civil engineering paths.
Team leads oversee project coordination, client communication, and mentoring, while associates concentrate more on technical design and calculations. Leadership responsibilities and strategic decision-making mark the key distinctions in their daily workflows.
While Fort Mill offers growing local projects with a community-focused work environment, cities like Charlotte and Atlanta present larger-scale infrastructure and commercial developments. The competition and salary scales tend to be higher in these metropolitan areas.
Candidates should strengthen their technical design skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology software, pursue PE licensure promptly, and develop strong communication abilities. Demonstrating adaptability in team settings and eagerness to mentor will align well with Planet Group’s values.
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