Civil Project Engineer - Land Development

Westwood Professional Services; Scotland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Land Development Project Engineer to join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-level professional services. This role involves executing civil engineering projects, managing internal teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering design principles and experience with CAD/Civil 3D. Join a company that values innovation, teamwork, and community impact, and be part of a mission to create a better world through your work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in Land Development Engineering design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or eligible for licensure in 6-12 months.

Responsibilities

• Executes land development civil engineering projects efficiently.
• Manages internal support teams and implements QA/QC programs.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design Principles

Cost Estimating

Construction Administration

CAD/Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD/Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Civil Project Engineer - Land Development

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Land Development Project Engineer to join our team in our Richmond, VA office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes land development civil engineering projects efficiently (meets schedules and budgets).
• Supports land development civil teams to produce civil plan sets.
• Effectively manages internal support teams (survey, traffic, hydrology and hydraulics, etc.) – able to communicate/manage technical details as well as schedules and budgets.
• Implements QA/QC program and ensures compliance within project team.
• Works with City/County staff for approval of project plans.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and allocate resources through differing project stages.
• Administers the construction services portions of projects including RFI response, site meetings with contractors, etc.
• Effectively leads up to five (5) assigned technical personnel including:
  • Assigns and oversees project assignments;
  • Reviews work for accuracy and completeness;
  • Trains staff in civil engineering design and CAD/Civil 3D;
  • Recommends compensation adjustments and/or promotions.

Required Skills

• Demonstrates competence in fundamental civil engineering design principles for land development projects.
• Experienced in cost estimating, bid phase assistance construction administration, and general construction methods.
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer aided design (CAD/Civil 3D) and production software and ability to learn new versions or new technology.

Required Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years of total experience in Land Development Engineering design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (or eligible for licensure in 6-12 months).
• Graduate from an accredited university or college with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Experience or degrees in other disciplines may be substituted at Management's discretion).

Compensation Range

Minimum: USD $90,000.00/Yr.
Maximum: USD $130,000.00/Yr.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.