Civil Engineer | Site Development & Design-Build

The Civil Engineer role in Minneapolis, MN (hybrid) at AEC Resources supports civil and site-development efforts for design-build projects, spanning early planning through construction. The position emphasizes civil/site design, documentation, and cross-team coordination to ensure engineering decisions translate effectively in the field.

Location and Work Style

• Location: Minneapolis, MN
• Work mode: Hybrid

Salary

• Compensation: USD 107,000 - 132,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Perform site planning and civil/site design for new facilities and expansions
• Develop site layouts, including grading and earthwork
• Design stormwater management and drainage systems
• Coordinate site utilities and infrastructure supporting project needs
• Create civil construction documents and support plan development
• Coordinate with surveying efforts and existing-condition inputs
• Support geotechnical investigation and coordination with consultants
• Manage permitting and regulatory requirements
• Complete civil modeling and documentation using Civil 3D
• Coordinate with structural and construction teams throughout project phases
• Review civil plans, calculations, and technical documentation
• Provide support during both permitting and construction

Because this is a design-build environment, you will remain engaged beyond the design phase and help connect engineering decisions to field performance.

Required Qualifications

• Maintain an active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Have experience in civil/site engineering or land development
• Experience with site planning, grading, and drainage
• Background in stormwater management
• Experience with site utilities and infrastructure
• Knowledge of permitting and agency coordination
• Experience coordinating survey and geotechnical inputs
• Proficiency with Civil 3D
• Experience developing civil construction documents
• Ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines

Technologies

• Civil 3D

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

What You Will Work On

Your focus will be primarily on the civil and site-development components of projects, including:

About Project Fit

This role may be a strong match if you prefer civil engineering work with more project ownership, closer interaction with construction teams, and a broader range of work compared to a traditional consulting environment. You will join a mature engineering organization, support projects across the U.S., and contribute to the growth of the civil engineering function. If your experience is rooted in land development or site engineering and you want to apply those skills in a different project context, this opportunity is aligned with that background.