Project Engineer - Land Development
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
Reno is growing rapidly-and the most successful engineers aren't just designing projects, they're helping define the future of the region.
At Atwell, you'll have the opportunity to lead residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial land development projects throughout Reno, Sparks, and Northern Nevada. You'll work directly with developers, municipalities, and decision-makers while taking projects from concept through construction.
What You'll Do
- Lead site civil and land development projects throughout the Reno-Sparks market.
- Design and oversee grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, roadway, and civil infrastructure improvements.
- Manage projects from due diligence and entitlements through construction.
- Coordinate permitting and approvals with local municipalities and regulatory agencies.
- Partner directly with clients to deliver successful residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial developments.
- Help grow Atwell's presence in one of the West's fastest-growing development markets.
What We're Looking For
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 4+ years of civil land development experience.
- Experience with site development design, grading, drainage, utilities, and permitting.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Preferred
- Experience with WaterCAD, StormCAD, and SewerCAD.
- Familiarity with Reno, Sparks, Washoe County, or Northern Nevada permitting processes.
- Strong project management and client relationship skills.
Why Atwell?
- Work on projects that directly influence the growth and development of Northern Nevada.
- Gain visibility and ownership typically reserved for more senior engineers at larger firms.
- Collaborate with some of the region's most active developers and stakeholders.
- Join a culture that values entrepreneurial thinking, technical excellence, and career advancement.
If you're a licensed PE who wants to lead impactful land development projects and leave a lasting mark on the Reno region, we'd love to connect.
PE license and 4+ years of civil land development experience are required for consideration.
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