Land Development Project Engineer

Post Date

Aug 22, 2025

Location

Santa Ana,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92707
US
Oct 22, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Civil Engineering

Req #

OCC-f4983484-657d-4a1c-b560-b568af0966a4

Pay Rate

$90k - $125k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Land Development Project Engineer for a client in Santa Ana, CA. In this role, you’ll lead project design from preliminary studies through construction administration and closeout, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the company’s growth. Responsibilities include preparing technical designs and engineering plans, coordinating with project managers and vendors, and managing a diverse workload. You’ll oversee multiple projects, identify design criteria, supervise project activities, and provide solutions to design challenges. Additional tasks include site investigation, due diligence, utility research, conceptual drawings, grading and earthwork analysis, utility system design, WQMP/LID reports, feasibility studies, site layout, and stormwater management. (4 days onsite, Monday is optional)

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
EIT required
5 years of civil engineering experience
3+ land development/site design experience
Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
Excellent time management skills
Proven ability to foster relationships with staff
Proven ability to successfully work on multiple projects concurrently
Flexible to accommodate changing needs of the company, clients, employees and/or projects
Proactive and intrinsically motivated
Consistent delivery of high-quality, technically sound material
3 years with Autodesk Civil 3D (drafting software)
3 years with Bluebeam (PDF editor)
Must be within 25 miles of location

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

PE
Experience in hydrology and drainage software including CivilDesign, Hydrocalc, SWMM, routing software and others

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.