Land Developer Engineer Job Description
The title of land developer may refer to a number of people who work within the construction or design industries, though it is usually meant to reference a land development civil engineer. If you have an interest in creating design plans for an area to best serve the community, a career as a civil engineer with a focus on land development may be the career for you.
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Professional Responsibilties
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As a land development civil engineer, you will be responsible for working with the land development team to create solutions to conflicts and implement the goals of the proposed plan. You'll need a strong grasp of the municipal codes and regulations when creating design plans that take into account site planning, layout, grading, erosion control and storm water management. You will be responsible for conducting tests and analyzing the results, using relevant software applications. Assistance and preparation of engineering plans and documents with your team members for review by the team leader will be necessary. You may also need to travel to on-site construction locations to conduct a technical review of work performed.
Education
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Land development engineers need a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from a school that has been approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
As noted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, acquiring a four-year degree in engineering technology will not qualify you to register as an engineer.
A graduate degree in engineering is generally not required for most entry-level engineering jobs, though it may be necessary to acquire one if you seek advancement within the field of land development.
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License Procedure and Requirements
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A license is required to work as an engineer in all 50 states. Obtaining a license requires completion of a bachelor's degree in engineering and two state engineering exams, plus four years of relevant work experience. The first exam, Fundamentals of Engineering, is taken by an immediate engineering graduate. Passing this exam results in the title, engineer in training. After four years of work experience, you may take the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to become a fully licensed engineer.
Job Outlook
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects job growth for all engineers to be about as fast as the national average--meaning a growth rate of 7 to 13 percent from 2008-2018, though civil engineers are expected to show an even greater job growth rate of 24 percent. The catalyst for demand will be population growth, particularly in urban areas.
Salary
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median earning for a civil engineer was $74,600 as of May 2008. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $48,140 and the highest 10 percent earned greater than $115,630.
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