Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer

We are seeking a talented Civil Designer responsible for site development, stormwater management design, site grading, erosion and sediment control, and utility planning from project inception through construction. This role offers high visibility and challenging opportunities with significant growth potential, where your contributions and performance will be recognized. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a rewarding and challenging atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, permitting, and construction services for assigned projects efficiently and responsibly.
• Sign and seal drawings with PE stamp when authorized.
• Maintain positive client relationships on a regular basis.
• Participate in adopting and improving design standards.
• Estimate additional work fee/scope and alert Team Leader of Scope Creep issues.
• Complete site designs, perform hydrology calculations, and design stormwater management, grading, and drainage plans.
• Prepare detailed utility plans for water and sewer infrastructure development.
• Maintain working knowledge of Sustainable Site requirements for LEED Certification.
• Perform hydraulic and hydrologic stormwater management design.
• Design sediment trapping facilities that are required to be hydraulically routed.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and government agencies.
• Direct drafters and assist engineers working on your projects.
• Help team leader supervise others when absent.
• Manage the production staff to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in land development, stormwater management, sediment control, and grading.
• At least 2 years of designing with Civil 3D.
• Experience with site permitting in Maryland.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and civil design.
• Understanding of sustainable site requirements for LEED Certification.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work schedule and can be based out of Fairfax, VA or Frederick, MD, both providing excellent growth opportunities. The work environment is collaborative, with an office pit setting encouraging interaction between disciplines. You will work on a wide range of different kinds of projects, benefiting from significant growth opportunities and a supportive, interactive workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfax, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Fairfax,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 15, 2026.