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NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking a Civil Plans Reviewer (Engineer) to work on site development, drainage, and stormwater projects throughout the Naples, FL metropolitan statistical area (MSA). This position is responsible for reviewing civil site development and drainage/stormwater plans to ensure compliance with applicable County, State, and Federal regulations.

This role will primarily support development projects throughout the Naples, FL metro area and involves coordination with engineers, developers, and County staff. An E.I. (Engineer Intern) certification is preferred, but a P.E. is not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review site development plans, grading plans, and drainage/stormwater management systems for compliance with municipal codes and standards
• Interpret and apply Land Development Code (LDC), engineering standards, and applicable regulations
• Evaluate hydrology/hydraulic reports, stormwater calculations, and drainage design for adequacy and compliance
• Provide detailed written review comments, markups, and recommendations to applicants and internal stakeholders
• Review plans related to roadways, utilities, and site infrastructure, including water, sewer, and drainage systems
• Identify design deficiencies and recommend corrective actions or alternative solutions
• Coordinate with municipal departments, consulting engineers, and developers during the review process
• Participate in pre-application meetings and provide technical guidance to applicants when needed 
• Perform occasional site visits or field inspections to verify compliance with approved plans
• Maintain accurate documentation of plan reviews, approvals, and project status

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• E.I. (Engineer Intern) certification preferred (or ability to obtain)
• 1–5+ years of experience in site development, plan review, drainage/stormwater design, or land development
• Familiarity with: Stormwater design and drainage systems, Site grading and earthwork, Hydrology/hydraulics principles, Land Development Codes (LDC) and municipal permitting processes
• Experience reviewing or preparing civil/site plans is strongly preferred
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar plan review tools is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with Florida municipalities (especially southwest FL jurisdictions)
• Exposure to stormwater permitting and surface water management standards
• Familiarity with plat review, subdivision development, and permitting workflows

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Use of take-home Company Vehicle for daily travel to work sites

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About NOVA:

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 20 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.