Job Description
Job Description
Civil Engineer – Land Development
We have an immediate opening for an experienced Civil/Site Engineer to join the in-house team. Nickerson Designs is a boutique construction management firm specializing in healthcare developments. All work is for in-house ownership - not 3rd party clients, providing full control and emphasizing hands-on project oversight.
You bring the ability to:
- Complete all aspects of site design, including grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, and overall site layout, preparing and stamping complete civil drawings and reports.
- Obtain approvals for NHDES Alteration of Terrain (AoT) permits, water/sewer permits, and other local/state requirements.
- Work in hand with trusted vendors to solve design challenges, apply VE solutions, and manage AIA contracts and documentation.
- Oversee construction of completed site designs, perform sitework CA, and conduct onsite inspections throughout the full build cycle.
You must:
- Hold an active New Hampshire PE License & reside in New Hampshire.
- 3+ years of NH-based civil/site engineering experience with commercial projects, including permitting success with NHDES AoT and stormwater approvals.
- Ability to deliver complete civil/site plans and see multiple projects through construction, coordinating effectively with design and construction teams.
- Be willing to get hands on – not a desk-only role.
We bring:
- A culture that rewards ownership, fieldwork, and problem-solving.
- Room to grow – always advancing and increasing responsibility.
- Competitive pay & benefits – health insurance, tuition reimbursement.
- Flexible schedule with options to work from home.
- PTO – holidays & vacation
- Generous 401K match & profit sharing.
About Nickerson Designs, LLC:
Since 2012, Nickerson Designs has grown rapidly in the NH healthcare construction industry. The team oversees all aspects of the build cycle, from site selection and permitting through core and shell, tenant fit ups, and FF&E. With in-house designers and an exclusive focus on healthcare, the company delivers better value and quality for ownership—projects come exclusively from referrals and repeat business.