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Land Development Engineer jobs are open across civil engineering firms, land development companies, homebuilders, and municipal agencies, from entry-level to senior and project lead, with specializations in site design, grading and drainage, and subdivision planning. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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McBride Homes is Missouri's largest home builder, dedicated to creating quality homes and vibrant communities. We pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and exceptional customer service. Each year, McBride is responsible for developing over 1,000 homesites, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of homebuilding in Missouri. This is an in-office position located in our state-of-the-art facility in Chesterfield Valley.
Top Reasons to Work with Us:
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) plan with matching contribution.
- State-of-the-art software and technology
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- A collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork.
- Hands-on experience and growth alongside industry experts.
Salary: $60,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in site planning and land development, including all aspects of due diligence.
- Support the development and review of feasibility, geotechnical, traffic, and environmental reports.
- Coordinate the design and review of plans for roadways and utilities for residential sites.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure projects meet quality standards and deadlines.
- Contribute to sustainable, efficient, and innovative development practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- 2-4 years in land development or related fields.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Planswift.
- Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills.
Join us at McBride Homes where you'll build more than homes-you'll build a future!
McBride Homes is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
McBride Homes is Missouri's largest home builder, dedicated to creating quality homes and vibrant communities. We pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and exceptional customer service. Each year, McBride is responsible for developing over 1,000 homesites, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of homebuilding in Missouri. This is an in-office position located in our state-of-the-art facility in Chesterfield Valley.
Top Reasons to Work with Us:
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) plan with matching contribution.
- State-of-the-art software and technology
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- A collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork.
- Hands-on experience and growth alongside industry experts.
Salary: $60,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in site planning and land development, including all aspects of due diligence.
- Support the development and review of feasibility, geotechnical, traffic, and environmental reports.
- Coordinate the design and review of plans for roadways and utilities for residential sites.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure projects meet quality standards and deadlines.
- Contribute to sustainable, efficient, and innovative development practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- 2-4 years in land development or related fields.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Planswift.
- Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills.
Join us at McBride Homes where you'll build more than homes-you'll build a future!
McBride Homes is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
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Who's Hiring
- Bohler67
- Kimley-Horn58
- Atwell49
- VHB23
- LJA18
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services55
- Construction & Real Estate10
- Food & Beverage7
- Aerospace & Defense1
- Staffing & Recruiting1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in land development engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related design software
- Experience preparing grading, drainage, and utility plans
- Knowledge of local subdivision regulations and entitlement processes
- Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer licensure preferred
- Ability to coordinate submittals across multiple reviewing agencies
Tips for Your Land Development Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to site deliverables
List specific deliverables you've produced, such as grading plans, drainage reports, utility layouts, or plat documents, rather than generic duties. Hiring managers for land development engineer roles want to see the exact outputs you can hand off on day one.
Highlight your software proficiency prominently
Civil 3D fluency is frequently a hard filter, not a nice-to-have. Place your software stack, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, StormTech, or HydroCAD, near the top of your resume so it clears automated screening before a reviewer ever reads further.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists land development engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by jurisdiction type
Municipal, county, and private developer roles carry different day-to-day realities. Target postings by jurisdiction type early so your cover letter can speak directly to the approval workflows, submittal standards, or entitlement processes that employer actually uses.
Prepare a permit approval story for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a project from submittal to final approval. Practice a concise narrative covering a plan check cycle, any agency redlines you resolved, and how you got the project across the finish line. Vague answers on this question cost offers.
Negotiate using local fee schedule complexity
If you have experience with complex entitlement processes, multi-agency coordination, or jurisdictions with lengthy review cycles, name that experience explicitly when discussing compensation. It differentiates you from candidates who've only worked in straightforward permit environments.
Land Development Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most land development engineers?
The companies hiring the most land development engineers right now include Bohler, Kimley-Horn, and Atwell, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Homebuilders, civil engineering consultants, and land development firms account for the bulk of active postings.
How many land development engineer jobs are remote?
About 55% of land development engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-visit and agency-coordination demands of most roles. Project management, plan review coordination, and design tasks tied to already-surveyed sites tend to offer the most flexibility, while roles requiring field work or in-person agency meetings remain predominantly on-site.
How do you become a land development engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, then gain exposure to site design through internships or entry-level roles at a civil engineering firm or homebuilder. Earning your Engineer-in-Training credential after passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam strengthens your candidacy early. Progressing toward a Professional Engineer license, building proficiency in Civil 3D, and accumulating hands-on experience with grading, drainage, and entitlement submittals are the key steps toward mid and senior-level roles.
Can you get a land development engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level land development engineer roles exist, particularly at civil engineering consulting firms and homebuilders that run structured training programs. Emphasize any drafting coursework, senior design projects involving site layout, or internship exposure to plan preparation. Demonstrating Civil 3D proficiency and familiarity with grading concepts can offset a short work history, since many employers will develop a technically grounded candidate on the job.
What does the land development engineer interview process look like?
Most land development engineer interviews involve an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with a project engineer or project manager. Expect questions on your design software experience, how you've handled plan check comments, and how you coordinate across disciplines. Some firms ask you to walk through a past project in detail. Larger employers may add a final round with a senior engineer or department director before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to land development engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to land development engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and target location.
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