Civil Engineer - Platting and Planning

As a Civil Engineer (Platting and Planning) with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you will oversee land development processes related to the subdivision of land (platting) and long-term land use planning. Assisting our land development and surveying practices. The Platting and Planning Manager is responsible for managing the preparation, review, and approval of subdivision plats, site plans, and zoning applications. This position ensures compliance with local, state, and federal land use regulations and coordinates with developers, engineers, surveyors, and government agencies to facilitate orderly and legal development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Platting Oversight:
• Review subdivision plats and re-plats for compliance with zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, and comprehensive plans.
• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, and legal professionals to ensure plats meet technical and legal standards.
• Present platting cases to planning commissions and city councils, as needed.
• Planning and Zoning:
• Develop, update, and enforce long-range land use and transportation plans.
• Evaluate zoning changes, variance requests, and development proposals.
• Conduct research and provide recommendations on planning issues, urban growth, and infrastructure development.
• Project Management:
• Manage planning-related projects and ensure timely processing of applications and approvals.
• Serve as a liaison between developers, city departments, and the public.
• Oversee environmental reviews, traffic impact studies, and utility coordination as part of development approvals.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration:
• Supervise and mentor junior planners, GIS technicians, or administrative staff.
• Coordinate with legal, engineering, and inspection departments.
• Attend public hearings, planning meetings, and community engagement sessions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning, platting, or land development.
• Experience with GIS, AutoCAD, or planning software is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of land development regulations, zoning laws, and platting procedures
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, legal descriptions, and site plans
• Project and personnel management experience
• Report writing proficiency

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.