Lead projects that shape communitiesnot just drawings.
At Landform, you wont be confined to one discipline or one phase of a project. Youll collaborate alongside planners, civil engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, and development professionals in our unique studio-based environment, helping transform ideas into vibrant residential and commercial developments.
We're looking for an on-site Senior Designer (5+ years of experience), based in the Minneapolis, MN area, with an education from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET)- accredited program who enjoys solving complex design challenges, mentoring emerging professionals, and leading projects that leave a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Designer, youll play a key role throughout the entire land development processfrom earlysite planning through construction.
Youll:
Lead the preparation of site plans, grading, drainage, utility, erosion control, and construction documentsApply advanced site design solutions for residential and commercial developmentsCore Focus Areas
Land DevelopmentWhat You'll Gain
Leadership opportunities on meaningful projectsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum five years of progressive site design experiencePreferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Civil EngineeringWhy Landform
For more than 30 years, Landform has partnered with public and private clients to create memorable places throughout Minnesota and across the country.
What makes us different isnt just the projects we designits how we work.
Studio-based collaboration across multiple disciplinesLeadership opportunities without unnecessary bureaucracyYou wont be siloed into one specialtyyoull help shape entire projects from concept throughconstruction.
What You Can Expect
Competitive compensationBeyond The Work
Landform believes great careers are built through strong relationships.
Youll enjoy:
Employee appreciation eventsAt Landform, you can:
FORM YOUR PATH. Continue building your leadership skills while creating meaningful places.FORM YOUR TEAM. Collaborate with professionals who believe the best solutions come from working together.FORM YOUR FUTURE.Expand your portfolio, mentor others, and help shape the next generation of Landform projects.Build communities. Build leaders. Build your future.
If youre looking for more than another drafting positionif youre ready to lead projects, mentor talentedteammates, and create places that make a lasting impactwed love to meet you.
Apply today and discover what its like to help shape communities with Landform.
Read LessLead projects that shape communities—not just drawings.
At Landform, you won’t be confined to one discipline or one phase of a project. You’ll collaborate alongside planners, civil engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, and development professionals in our unique studio-based environment, helping transform ideas into vibrant residential and commercial developments.
We're looking for an on-site Senior Designer (5+ years of experience), based in the Minneapolis, MN area, with an education from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET)- accredited program who enjoys solving complex design challenges, mentoring emerging professionals, and leading projects that leave a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Designer, you’ll play a key role throughout the entire land development process—from early site planning through construction.
You’ll:
Lead the preparation of site plans, grading, drainage, utility, erosion control, and construction documentsApply advanced site design solutions for residential and commercial developments
Core Focus Areas
Land DevelopmentWhat You'll Gain
Leadership opportunities on meaningful projects
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum five years of progressive site design experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Why Landform
For more than 30 years, Landform has partnered with public and private clients to create memorable places throughout Minnesota and across the country.
What makes us different isn’t just the projects we design—it’s how we work.
Studio-based collaboration across multiple disciplinesLeadership opportunities without unnecessary bureaucracyYou won’t be siloed into one specialty—you’ll help shape entire projects from concept through construction.
What You Can Expect
Competitive compensationBeyond The Work
Landform believes great careers are built through strong relationships.
You’ll enjoy:
Employee appreciation events
At Landform, you can:
FORM YOUR PATH. Continue building your leadership skills while creating meaningful places.FORM YOUR TEAM. Collaborate with professionals who believe the best solutions come from working together.FORM YOUR FUTURE. Expand your portfolio, mentor others, and help shape the next generation of Landform projects.
Build communities. Build leaders. Build your future.
If you’re looking for more than another drafting position—if you’re ready to lead projects, mentor talented teammates, and create places that make a lasting impact—we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and discover what it’s like to help shape communities with Landform.
Read LessSee projects move from sketches and site visits to permits, construction, and ribbon cuttingsoften within your first year.
At Landform, you'll do more than support projects. You'll help shape the places where people live, work, shop, and connect.
You'll work alongside civil engineers, planners, land surveyors, landscape architects, and development professionals in a collaborative studio environment where learning happens across disciplinesnot just within one studio.
Simply put, you'll help design projects that actually get builtnot just drawings that sit on a screen.
We're looking for an on-site Civil Engineer (EIT or 2-5 years of experience), based in the Minneapolis, MN area, with an education from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET)- accredited program who wants hands-on experience, meaningful responsibility, and an accelerated path toward becoming a well-rounded engineering professional.
Why Early-Career Engineers Choose Landform
What makes Landform different is the opportunity to gain broad project exposure, collaborate with multiple disciplines, and see how projects move from concept through construction.Rather than focusing on a single piece of the process, you'll have opportunities to understand how engineering decisions connect to planning, surveying, landscape architecture, permitting, development, and construction.You'll contribute to projects that may include retail developments, commercial expansions, mixed-use sites, medical campuses, community-focused developments, and other projects that help shape communities throughout Minnesota.For early-career engineers, that broad exposure can help accelerate professional growth and provide valuable perspective that lasts throughout an entire career.What You'll Actually Do
Support Residential and commercial land development projects from concept through constructionAssist in preparing site plans, grading plans, utility plans, drainage plans, erosion control plans, and construction documentationPerform grading design, stormwater calculations, utility coordination, and site development engineering tasksContribute to plan production using AutoCAD Civil 3DCoordinate with clients, municipalities, contractors, and internal project teamsParticipate in site investigations, zoning research, utility coordination, and project meetingsTake on increasing ownership of project components as your experience growsWhat You'll Gain
Exposure to how projects move from idea design approval constructionAccelerated experience that often takes years to gain in more specialized environmentsDirect collaboration with engineers, planners, surveyors, landscape architects, and development professionalsOpportunities to contribute in a visible and meaningful way as part of a collaborative teamMentorship from experienced project managers, senior engineers, and firm leadership who are invested in helping you grow professionallyProfessional development support and a clear path toward PE licensureThe opportunity to work on projects you can point to and say, "I helped build that."Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering2-5 years of experienceCivil 3D preferredBasic understanding of site design, grading, stormwater, and construction documentationStrong communication skills and a collaborative mindsetStrong interest in land development, site design, or civil infrastructurePreferred Qualifications
Exposure to residential and commercial site design or land development projectsWhy Landform
Studio-based collaboration across multiple disciplinesExposure to the full project lifecycleDiverse and meaningful projects across MinnesotaMore than 30+ years of helping clients bring successful projects to lifeA collaborative environment where early-career professionals work directly with experienced engineers, project managers, and leadershipProfessional development, licensure support, and advancement opportunitiesA modern downtown Minneapolis office designed to support teamwork, mentorship, and innovationBenefits
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance401(k) with employer contributionFlexible Time Off (FTO)Profit sharingProfessional development and licensure supportImportant Information
This is an on-site position based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.We believe early-career professionals learn fastest through direct collaboration, real-time problem solving, project reviews, and daily interaction with experienced professionals. Working together in person creates opportunities for mentorship and learning that help accelerate professional growth.Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.At Landform, you can:
FORM YOUR PATH. Together, we'll work to achieve your ideal career, including how your hard work will be rewarded.FORM YOUR TEAM.You don't need to know everything on day one. We're looking for someone who is self-motivated, curious, collaborative, eager to learn, and excited to grow.
If you're ready to work on real-world projects, gain broad experience, and be part of a team that values your development, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today, because great careers aren't foundthey're formed.
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