Senior Project Engineer - Land Development

CPH is a multi-disciplined Engineering and Architectural design firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine.

We have an incredible opportunity for a licensed Senior Project Engineer – Land Development to join us in our San Juan, Puerto Rico office to lead a major area of business within our land development segment.

CPH’s Senior Project Engineer - Land Development is responsible for exercising the highest-level technical permitting expertise to deliver best-in-class final project execution for Puerto Rico’s highway authority. This role will require a substantial ability to utilize both a strong technical land development knowledge and expertise while also applying hands-on experience with full-lifecycle permitting to push the projects forward to final execution and delivery meeting all quality standards. 

This position will require a Senior PE who can confidently and effectively ensure the successful delivery of pre-application consultation, prep documentation, application submission, review/compliance/hearings, permit issuance, and inspections.

-- Position Scope --

The scope of this position is inclusive of heavy project management as well as hands-on team management and mentorship to ensure all deliverables are being handled in alignment with technical and regulatory requirements. This Senior Project Engineer must exercise a natural gift for making anticipatory decisions to ensure optimal alignment with minimizing problem areas and mitigating risk to ensure final execution of all projects are delivered in alignment with expectations for time, budget, and quality. 

This individual must have a track record of success with various permitting relationships working with various agencies and highway authority projects. This individual must be highly skilled at fostering and maintaining strong relationships with various individuals, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver final execution of all projects for our team from start to finish.

The ideal candidate will also bring experience and familiarity with Municipal Planning Departments working with local governments issue zoning and building permits, often coordinating with OGPe for state-level approvals.

-- Key Responsibilities --

Permitting Coordination: Prepare and submit all required permits, approvals, and documentation for land development projects that involve highways, bridges, or public works infrastructure.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure projects meet zoning, subdivision, land development, and transportation regulations in Puerto Rico Indeed.

Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with PRHTA, municipal governments, environmental agencies, and other regulatory bodies to secure necessary clearances.

Project Lifecycle Support: Assist in the conceptual, design, and development phases of projects, ensuring designs for roads, utilities, drainage, and public works structures comply with client specifications and regulatory requirements.

Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of permits, approvals, and compliance filings; prepare and present status reports to senior management.

Vendor & Contractor Oversight: Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with permitting conditions and project timelines.

Mentorship & Team Support: Guide junior staff or consultants in navigating permitting processes and regulatory requirements.

Sr Project Engineer - General Position Overview:

The Senior Project Engineer provides technical leadership and strategic direction for complex civil infrastructure and land development projects. This role is responsible for the full project lifecycle exercising a strong permitting expertise and technical discipline in land development.

The role ensures that all designs for roads, bridges, utilities, drainage systems, and public works structures meet client specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Serving as both an expert hands-on contributor and a dedicated mentor, this position plays a key role in advancing technical excellence and strengthening the firm’s reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions.