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CAGE Engineering

Designs civil infrastructure for development

Project Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$80k - $95k
Mid
Bachelor's
Asheville, NC, USA
HybridHybrid work options are available.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringWater Resources Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
  • At least 3 years of experience in site development or land development design.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Strong understanding of site grading, stormwater design, and utility layout.
  • Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
  • Develop site layout, grading, stormwater systems, and utility designs using Civil 3D.
  • Prepare construction documents, drainage reports, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and permit submittals.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers and attend municipal and client meetings.
  • Coordinate with subconsultants and internal design teams.
  • Support and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative project environment.
  • Assist with project scheduling and maintain accountability for deadlines.
  • Manage client communication to ensure quality, consistency, and trust.
  • Support permitting and approval processes for site development projects.
Desired Qualifications
  • EIT certification is preferred.
  • The candidate is encouraged to pursue the Professional Engineer track.

About the company

CAGE Engineering designs civil infrastructure for property developers, public agencies and institutions and turns proposed sites into plans ready for permits and construction. Its work spans residential communities, commercial sites and industrial developments, with engineering, land surveying and construction management offered together. Teams prepare grading, drainage and utility plans, research local rules and coordinate permit submissions for clients that hire the firm for project services. Its construction management work connects early site planning with the practical oversight needed to carry a development through construction. Founded in 2016, CAGE is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lisle, IL

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Long service earns extended leave: CAGE advertises a 30-day sabbatical after every five years.
  • Learning extends beyond engineering: CAGE lists formal training in business management, networking and leadership.
  • Retirement matching starts vested: Lisle civil engineers receive up to 4% company contributions, fully vested from day one.

What critics are saying

  • Junior engineers juggle delivery pressure: CAGE's entry-level Lisle role requires multiple ongoing projects and early warnings about threatened deadlines.
  • Field leadership is physical: Lisle survey chiefs need to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varied outdoor conditions.
  • Project needs limit schedule freedom: CAGE's Lisle survey crew chief posting conditions flexibility on project demands.

What makes CAGE Engineering unique

  • CAGE uses a regional engineering entity: North Carolina projects run through its associated professional corporation, CAGE NC.
  • Costs shape design choices: CAGE explicitly considers how its designs affect the overall development budget.
  • Internships include leadership access: CAGE's summer 2027 Lisle program advertises weekly one-on-one office hours with leaders.

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