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# Civil Engineer – Land Development at Atwell, LLC

- **Company:** Atwell, LLC
- **Location:** Rochester Michigan, United States / Shelby Township Michigan, United States
- **Compensation:** $75k–$110k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/atwellgroup/jobs/5234822007

## Job description

## Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

- Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
- Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
- Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
- Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US

We are excited to announce an opening for the Project Engineer position! In this role, you will be a vital part of our project team, leading design aspects, maintaining project budgets and schedules, and providing your technical expertise. You’ll have the opportunity to train and mentor project teams on all projects, including those that are more complex and larger in scale. Additionally, you will tackle engineering issues for various land development projects. We’re looking for someone who can develop and demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions of the job outlined below.

As a Project Engineer, you will:

- Direct the project team on various assignments as guided by the Project Manager, offering technical training and support.
- Recommend and implement design changes such as grading, utility sizing, and other modifications as requested by clients.
- Collaborate with project team members and clients to prepare project proposals.
- Draft, review, and finalize preliminary and final site plans, documents, and computations, which include preparing reports, opinions, and recommendations for the Project Manager regarding project direction; hydrology/hydraulic studies, due diligence/site analysis reports, engineer's opinion of probable costs, project schedules, utility computations, detention/retention computations, storm sewer reports, local and state permit applications, storm water reports, soils reports, earthwork volume calculations, StormCAD reports, WaterCAD reports, and preliminary grading.
- Complete edits and modify plans as reviewed by agencies, municipalities, and clients as directed.
- Research local/state requirements on properties and projects for zoning, and conduct site visits and field assignments as needed.
- Review project survey data to analyze existing site conditions and factors for development, including legal descriptions, ALT A surveys, easement documents, and condo documents.
- Provide construction-related services and guide junior team members in completing tasks such as permit applications, cut sheets, quantity estimates, and transmittals; organize site plans, construction plans, construction sheet set-up and assembly, and other related construction documents.
- Review permit applications, quantity and cost estimates, and transmittals, resolve construction issues, and serve as field engineer during construction.
- Support Atwell's training and development programs by providing specialized training and/or mentoring in your area of expertise, preparing and/or reviewing technical training materials, and serving as a technical discipline/subject matter expert.
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software packages to complete assignments on time and within the standards outlined in the Atwell Product Quality Manual.
- Initiate communication with clients, municipalities, and agencies as required by the project in accordance with the Project Manager.
- Keep the Project Manager and Team Leader updated on workload status.
- Apply fundamental engineering concepts to practical situations and manage your workload effectively.

Additional certifications or licenses held are a plus! Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. Project Engineer

- Provide support and participate in litigation matters by offering expert witness testimony as directed.
- Respond to review letters and modify plans from agencies, municipalities, and clients as directed.

Education Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required. PE License is required.

## Experience

We’re looking for candidates with four (4) or more years of experience. Experience with various reports associated with projects such as soil, storm water, storm sewer, FEMA, environmental, traffic, wetlands, lease agreements, easements, covenants and restrictions, purchase agreements, annexation agreements, water flow test reports, etc. Experience leading to knowledge of the local construction market and contacts is preferred. Advanced knowledge of designing land development projects is a must. Experience managing and mentoring other employees is highly valued.

Proficiency in your group’s understanding and application of the following technical skills:

- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Grading Design
- Hydraulics
- Hydrology -- Site Planning
- Soil Erosion
- Pump Station Design
- Sanitary (Septic) Design
- Sanitary (Sewer) Design
- Storm Water Operator
- Storm Water Management Design
- Earthworks
- Plan Interpretation
- Preliminary Grading
- Storm Sewer
- Storm Water Detention
- Water Main Design
- Well Water Design

Pay Range $75,000—$110,000 USD

Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

## About Atwell, LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Atwell is a full-service consulting, engineering, and construction firm providing comprehensive solutions for the built environment across real estate, energy, and infrastructure markets.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: Southfield, Michigan, USA
- **Founded**: 2000
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Real Estate & Land Development, Power & Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Surveying & Mapping, Construction Management
- **Target customers**: B2B — developers, energy companies, government agencies, and infrastructure clients
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "We create solutions for the built environment." The company positions itself as a strategic advisor and partner for turnkey consulting, engineering, and construction services.

## Products & Services
- **Real Estate & Land Development**: Full-service engineering, planning, and design for master-planned communities, commercial sites, and mixed-use developments.
- **Power & Renewable Energy**: Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for solar, wind, battery storage, and high-voltage electrical infrastructure.
- **Oil & Gas**: Midstream engineering, pipeline and facilities design, surveying, and project management for the hydrocarbons sector.
- **Surveying & Mapping**: GIS documentation, land surveying, and location technology services (e.g., 5,400 miles of GIS documentation for a multi-state infrastructure project).
- **Strategic Construction Solutions**: A subsidiary specializing in EPC for HV electrical construction, BESS balance of plant, and carbon capture infrastructure.
- **RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture**: A subsidiary focused on national planning and landscape architecture for communities, workplaces, and public spaces.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Private company; revenue not disclosed. The company reports low turnover and high retention as a key internal metric.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available. The company operates as the "Atwell Family of Companies," which includes Atwell, RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture, and Strategic Construction Solutions.
- **Growth Signals**: The company is actively hiring across multiple disciplines (133 open roles as of the search date) in land development, oil & gas, power & renewable energy, IT, finance, and marketing. It has a national footprint with offices across the US and is expanding its ESG and sustainability initiatives.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full-service, turnkey model**: Offers consulting, engineering, and construction under one roof, allowing seamless collaboration across project phases.
- **Family of Companies structure**: Includes specialized subsidiaries (RVi for planning/landscape architecture, Strategic Construction Solutions for EPC) that provide deep expertise while enabling cross-team collaboration.
- **Employee-focused culture**: The company explicitly states that "the right cultural fit is just as important as the right technical fit" and reports low turnover and high retention as a result of its investment in employee development and well-being.
- **Strong values framework**: A clear set of nine core values (e.g., "Always do the right thing," "Be bold. Be creative. Be unafraid to try.") that guide operations and hiring.

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainability & ESG**: Formalizing an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) plan to align business practices with long-term value creation and community impact.
- **Talent development**: Investing in robust onboarding, mentorship programs, continuing education, and a Learning Management System to support employee growth and retention.
- **Cross-market collaboration**: Leveraging the "Family of Companies" structure to offer integrated, turnkey solutions across real estate, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
- **Community impact**: Through the Atwell Gives Foundation, focusing on STEM education and opportunities for youth, including a partnership with Science Olympiad.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Atwell emphasizes a culture of respect, collaboration, and camaraderie, with a stated commitment to being "the employer of choice within the markets we serve." The company values cultural fit as much as technical fit.
- **Flexibility**: Offers flexible schedules, remote and hybrid working arrangements.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive healthcare plans, flexible PTO for salaried staff, paid parental leave, annual wellness reimbursement, tuition assistance, and student loan repayment support.
- **Development**: Robust onboarding with an assigned Ambassador, a formal mentorship program after six months, a Learning Management System with extensive training, and continuing education support.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for connection and support; a stated commitment to creating an inclusive environment where employees can bring their authentic selves.
- **Work environment**: The company reports low turnover and high retention, citing its investment in employee development and well-being as key drivers.
- **Locations**: Multiple offices across the US, with roles available in Colorado, Texas, Delaware, Maryland, and more.

## Sources
1. [atwell.com](https://atwell.com/)
2. [atwell.com/careers](https://atwell.com/careers/)
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/atwellgroup](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/atwellgroup)
4. [atwell.com/about-atwell/culture](https://atwell.com/about-atwell/culture/)
5. [atwell.com/about-atwell/our-companies](https://atwell.com/about-atwell/our-companies/)

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