Civil Engineer – Site Development & Utility Coordination

About the role

ProFood is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the evaluation, design, permitting, and execution of facility development projects across its growing portfolio of food‑focused real estate. The role focuses on existing‑site assessment and infrastructure strategy, ensuring projects meet schedule, cost, and operational requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Perform site due‑diligence assessments for prospective and active development projects.
• Investigate local permitting requirements, utility regulations, development standards, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Evaluate existing utility infrastructure (domestic water, fire water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, natural gas, electrical service) and coordinate with providers.
• Develop utility connection strategies and design site utility systems, grading, drainage, stormwater management, grease interceptor locations, paving, curb & gutter, and ADA‑compliant access routes.
• Coordinate with Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Geotechnical, Construction, Development, and Operations teams to ensure constructability and regulatory compliance.
• Produce schematic designs, permit drawings, and construction documents; support entitlement, permitting, and bid review processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience assessing site feasibility, utility availability, and infrastructure constraints.
• Ability to develop practical, cost‑effective solutions that align with project schedules and operational needs.
• Strong knowledge of permitting processes, ADA compliance, and stormwater management requirements.

Required skills

• Site utility infrastructure evaluation
• Grading and drainage design
• Stormwater management planning (SWPPP, LID, BMPs)
• Utility coordination with public providers
• Preparation of schematic and permit drawings

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of food‑production facilities.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering and development teams.
• Exposure to complex real‑estate projects from concept to operation.