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Senior Engineer in Land Development

Reno, Nevada

Lumos & Associates, a leader in civil engineering throughout Northern California, Nevada, and Idaho, is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer in Land Development to join our growing Reno team.

This is a high-impact, hands-on technical leadership role for an engineer with extensive experience delivering land development projects from initial due diligence and entitlements through final design and construction support. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in local design, zoning codes, municipal ordinances, and jurisdictional approval processes, and is comfortable guiding projects through the full entitlement and permitting lifecycle.

This position calls for a highly skilled engineer who enjoys actively participating in design, redlining plans, and mentoring staff, while being in responsible charge. The role also involves direct client engagement, leading project meetings, and collaborating with planning staff and regulatory agencies.

The position will be based in either our Reno or Carson City, Nevada office, with the specific location to be determined at the time of hire.

About Lumos & Associates:

At Lumos & Associates, we are known for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions that strengthen the communities we serve. We foster a collaborative environment where professionals are empowered to grow, innovate, and lead.

We invest heavily in professional development and operate under five core values: Stay Moving, Dip Down, Own It, Make It Right, and Take Pride.

About the Role:

The Senior Civil Engineer will serve as a technical leader within the Land Development group, responsible for guiding projects through the entitlement, engineering design, permitting, and construction support processes.

Project types include:

  • Residential subdivisions
  • Commercial developments
  • Industrial developments
  • Mixed-use projects
  • Master planned communities

This role combines advanced technical design, entitlement strategy, project oversight, and client leadership, while working closely with public agencies and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the engineer in responsible charge for land development projects from due diligence through construction.
  • Stamp and sign engineering plans and reports.
  • Lead and manage the entitlement process, including zoning review, ordinance interpretation, and coordination with jurisdictional agencies.
  • Lead pre-application meetings, entitlement hearings, and coordination meetings with planning staff, public works departments, and other regulatory agencies.
  • Perform and oversee civil design for site development, including grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, and roadway improvements.
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership, including redlining plans, reviewing calculations, and guiding design staff.
  • Prepare and review engineering reports, due diligence studies, feasibility analyses, and permit submittals.
  • Maintain QA/QC responsibility and technical accuracy of project deliverables.
  • Coordinate internal and external multidisciplinary teams, including planners, architects, surveyors, and other consultants.
  • Maintain direct client relationships, lead project meetings, and serve as a technical advisor.
  • Assist with project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and contract management.
  • Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and design staff.
  • Support business development and client relationship growth.

Desired Skills and Attributes:

  • Strong knowledge of land development engineering and entitlement processes.
  • Familiarity with zoning codes, municipal ordinances, and development regulations.
  • Ability to navigate jurisdictional approval pathways.
  • Hands-on technical expertise with the ability to guide design teams.
  • Strong client communication and meeting facilitation skills.
  • Excellent organization and project management abilities.
  • Ability to balance technical leadership with mentorship.
  • Interest in helping grow the land development practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
  • 6+ years of progressive civil engineering experience in land development.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (Nevada or ability to obtain within 6 months).
  • Experience delivering projects through entitlements, design, and permitting.
  • Advanced experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Experience serving in responsible charge for civil engineering projects.
  • Proven ability to lead design teams and mentor junior staff.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Valid driver’s license and driving record with 3 or fewer demerit points.

Why Join Lumos:

This role offers the opportunity to:

  • Lead complex land development projects.
  • Work directly with developers, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
  • Influence the technical direction of our land development practice.
  • Grow your leadership role within a respected regional engineering firm.
  • Shape and influence the growth of local communities.

Success in this position comes from strong technical judgment, proactive leadership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results for clients and communities.

Pay Transparency Statement:

The compensation range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.

Benefits offered to eligible full-time employees include:

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus
  • Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
  • Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Eight (8) paid holidays
  • Life insurance (company paid)
  • Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
  • Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
  • Culture that provides work-life balance, and professional development and is community driven
  • And much more!

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