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# Design Engineer in Trenton

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Trenton, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Software Applications, StormCAD Modeling Software, HydroCAD Software
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/design-engineer-trenton-32011618

## About the Role

* Experience: 2-5 years of experience in civil site design and land development.
 * Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, along with hydrology/hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HydroCAD, StormCAD, HEC-RAS).
 * Skills: Solid knowledge of local municipal zoning codes, stormwater management regulations, and construction standards; strong technical writing and problem-solving abilities.

## Description

We are looking for a detailed-oriented Design Engineer to join our civil land development team. In this role, you will engineer and design comprehensive site plans-including site layouts, grading, drainage systems, and utility connections-to support commercial, residential, and municipal project development. You will work closely with project managers, CAD technicians, and municipal review boards to turn land development concepts into fully permitted construction drawings., * Site Plan Engineering: Civil design for site layouts, pavement sections, vehicular access, and parking configurations.

 * Grading & Earthwork: Create detailed grading plans to optimize site topography, establish pad elevations, and balance earthwork volumes.
 * Stormwater & Drainage Design: Engineer hydrology and hydraulic models for site drainage, stormwater management facilities (detention/retention basins), and erosion control measures.
 * Utility & Infrastructure Design: Plan site utilities, including sanitary sewer extensions, water main distributions, and underground infrastructure.
 * Permitting & Compliance: Prepare engineering calculation packages, reports, and plan sets for submittal to local municipalities, state agencies, and utility companies.
 * Drafting & Modeling: Utilize CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D) to construct detailed 3D site surfaces, profiles, and construction drawing sets.