Civil Engineer - Land Development

About KCE

For more than 50 years, KCE has built its reputation on strong relationships, quality work, and the people behind it. We are a locally rooted civil engineering and surveying firm serving communities throughout the Lehigh Valley and Pocono Regions.

At KCE, we want employees to build a career, not just fill a position. We value the experience each person brings, encourage employees to contribute their ideas and expertise, and provide opportunities to take on a variety of work and increasing responsibility. For some employees, that journey may also include the opportunity to become a KCE shareholder and help shape the company's future.

Design with Purpose. Help Shape the Communities Around You.

If you are a civil engineer who enjoys solving design challenges, working with a collaborative team, and seeing projects move from concept through construction, KCE may be the right next step for you.

We are looking for a Civil Engineer to join our Land Development team in Allentown. In this role, you will contribute to a variety of land development and public improvement projects, including site design, subdivisions, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and municipal submissions.

What Makes This Role Different

You will have the opportunity to work on projects throughout the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas, collaborate directly with experienced engineers and other technical professionals, and build your skills across multiple phases of a project. We are looking for someone who brings sound technical judgment, communicates well, and is interested in continuing to grow professionally.

Position Details

• Full-time position based out of our Allentown office
• Monday through Friday schedule
• Flexibility in work schedules, with limited remote work opportunities based on position, project and team needs
• Paid overtime
• Occasional local travel for project sites, client meetings, and municipal or agency meetings

Why Join KCE?

• Local company with more than 50 years of experience serving our communities
• Work-life balance is a core value at KCE
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience, plus paid overtime
• Opportunities to take on meaningful work and greater responsibility
• Flexible schedules, remote work possibilities, and a casual, down-to-earth work environment
• Comprehensive medical plan options, including HDHP/HSA and traditional plans
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with voluntary life options
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match, including Traditional and Roth options
• Paid vacation, sick days, and nine paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company events and team-building activities

What You Will Do

As a Civil Engineer on our team, you will help develop practical, accurate designs while supporting the quality and responsiveness our clients expect.

• Collaborate with project teams to design land development, subdivision, and public improvement plans.
• Prepare site layouts, grading plans, utility designs, and related construction documents.
• Develop stormwater management reports, calculations, and models.
• Prepare erosion and sediment control plans and supporting documentation.
• Assist with construction cost estimates, technical reports, and project specifications.
• Prepare and coordinate municipal, county, and agency submissions and permit applications.
• Review zoning, subdivision, and land development requirements for project compliance.
• Attend client, municipal, and agency meetings with project managers and senior engineers.
• Coordinate with surveyors, landscape architects, inspectors, and other members of the project team.
• Support projects through review, approval, bidding, and construction as assigned.

What You Bring

We are looking for someone who combines solid land development experience with attention to detail, practical problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Five or more years of relevant civil engineering or site design experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred.
• Familiarity with stormwater modeling software such as HydroCAD or SWMM.
• Working knowledge of Pennsylvania land development regulations and permitting requirements preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

Please Note

This position is based out of our Allentown, PA office. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the office or be willing to relocate prior to their start date. Candidates must currently be authorized to work in the United States. KCE is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to meaningful land development projects, expand your experience, and build your civil engineering career with a company that values its people and the communities it serves, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today!