Experienced Design Engineer / Civil Engineer

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Indian Head; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled civil engineer to lead innovative design projects for federal sites. This role offers the chance to develop comprehensive design packages, ensuring compliance with essential codes and regulations while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. With a focus on modernizing facilities and enhancing operational systems, this position promises a dynamic work environment. Candidates will enjoy competitive salaries, a signing bonus for highly qualified applicants, and a range of benefits, including health insurance and educational support. If you're passionate about civil engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health/Dental Insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

Educational Benefits

401k

Profit Sharing

Paid Leave

Holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in civil engineering; PE license preferred.
• Proficient in facility design, permitting, and operational evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review design packages for renovations and upgrades.
• Conduct technical reviews to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Serve as project or design manager on selected projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Facility Design

Code Compliance

Project Management

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

ERG Civil Engineer Job Description

ERG is a research and consulting firm providing support to federal, state, and commercial clients. We assemble multidisciplinary teams with expertise in engineering, science, economics, public health, IT, and communications. We seek motivated individuals with strong skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for an experienced civil engineer to develop civil designs for renovations and upgrades at a federal site in Indian Head, Maryland. This role involves interaction with ERG personnel on-site and from our offices in Fairfax and Arlington. Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop requirements and review design packages; occasionally perform design work.
2. Prepare design packages, including calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for projects like roof replacements, building reconfigurations, additions, or utility upgrades.
3. Conduct technical reviews of designs to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and user needs.
4. Contribute technical input to proposal development for renovation projects.
5. Support the design process from concept to completion.
6. Draft technical memoranda and reports summarizing requirements or design basis.
7. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
8. Serve as project or design manager on selected projects.
9. Prepare analysis reports and observations on facilities and components.
10. Assist in modernizing facilities in compliance with applicable codes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• At least 8 years of experience; 10+ preferred.
• PE license is preferred but not required.
• Proficient in facility design and review for code compliance and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with facility design, permitting, and operational system evaluation.
• Experience designing lab infrastructure.
• Knowledge of civil/environmental compliance, IBC, UFC, NFPA, ANSI, ASCE standards.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

A signing bonus may be offered to highly qualified candidates. ERG offers competitive salaries and benefits, including health/dental insurance, life/disability insurance, educational benefits, FSAs, 401k, profit sharing, EAP, paid leave, and holidays. Salary depends on experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer. Only the official ERG website is https://www.erg.com. Interviews may be via phone or video; in some cases, in-person meetings are required before finalizing employment. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; contact [e-mail] or [phone].

We promote a friendly, flexible work environment committed to fairness and respect within our organization and with clients.