Civil Designer (Land Development) in Phillipsburg

Date Posted: Sunday, June 15, 2025

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Job Description

Civil Designer – Land Development

Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania Region

Salary: $50,000 – $100,000 | Diverse Projects | Strong Career Path

Join a tight-knit, dynamic civil engineering firm with over 25 years of success in delivering high-quality land development projects across the Lehigh Valley region. With a strong backlog of work, an excellent reputation, and high employee retention, this is an ideal opportunity for a talented Civil Designer who wants to grow professionally while working on a wide variety of challenging and rewarding projects.

This firm values collaboration, precision, and creativity—and offers a supportive environment where team members thrive both technically and personally.

Project Types You’ll Work On:

  • Residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional developments

  • Subdivisions and lot grading plans

  • Feasibility studies and site layout

  • Stormwater hydrology and drainage design

  • Erosion control plans and permitting

  • Post-construction stormwater management systems

  • Utility layout and coordination

  • Septic planning and permitting

  • Lighting and landscape design

  • Environmental impact studies

  • Construction observation

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Produce detailed civil design plans and technical drawings using CAD software

  • Support project engineers in developing grading, drainage, utility, and site layout designs

  • Assist in preparing permitting documents and reports

  • Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants

  • Ensure design accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with local regulations

What We're Looking For:

  • 2+ years of experience in civil site design (land development focus)

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

  • Experience with stormwater management and site layout preferred

  • Strong attention to detail and a desire to learn and grow

  • EIT certification is a plus, but not required

Why This Role Stands Out:

  • Salary range of $50,000 to $100,000 based on experience

  • Hands-on exposure to diverse and interesting projects

  • Supportive, low-turnover environment with long-tenured staff

  • Clear opportunities for advancement and professional growth

  • Be part of a firm that values quality work and a positive culture

If you’re ready to bring your civil design skills to a firm that values your contributions and helps you grow, apply now and take the next step in your career as a Civil Designer – Land Development.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.