Civil Designer - Municipal/Public Works

Davis Bowen Friedel; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Annual PTO

Paid holidays

Flexible summer hours

Education Assistance and licensing Re-

Flexible savings account

Bonus pay

Job summary

Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF) seeks a municipal/civil engineer to design, manage, and oversee public infrastructure projects. You will work with local municipalities on water, sewer, roads, and drainage, ensuring compliance and effective project delivery.

The role emphasizes plan reviews, regulatory coordination, and construction administration. A four-year civil engineering degree and relevant experience are required, with licensure pursued in MD or DE within a year.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in civil engineering is required.
• Minimum four years of related experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required.
• Professional engineering license in MD or DE preferred or achievable within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and permit municipal/public works projects (water, sewer, roadways, drainage).
• Assist municipalities with plan reviews and regulatory coordination.
• Prepare funding applications, reports, studies, and grants.
• Perform construction administration duties, including procurement, pay requisitions, and CO reviews.
• Attend municipal meetings and public hearings as needed.
• Coordinate permitting with local agencies.
• Perform other related duties to support municipal/public works projects.

Skills

Detail oriented

Creative

Effective communicator

Critical thinker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

OVERVIEW

At Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF), we value community-minded individuals. Our Civil Engineers design, enhance, maintain, and protect the communities we work, live, and play in. From the water you drink to the navigable waters that define our communities; you'll find the hard work and dedication of an engineer. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our communities by creating value through problem-solving and design.

In this role, we are looking for an individual who can perform municipal engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction of public infrastructure projects; one who will take pride in the work they perform to improve the local landscape. The ideal candidate must have knowledge in stormwater, water, wastewater, roadway design, and project management.

DBF's portfolio includes projects of a wide variety, so if you are looking to expand your repertoire and improve your abilities, this position is the perfect fit for you. We also offer opportunities for promotion if you meet our needs. This is an in-person position only. No hybrid or remote work is available at this time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize design software, computer aided drafting, and other applicable tools to plan, design, and permit municipal/public works projects such as water infrastructure (including but not limited to supply, treatment, distribution, and storage), sanitary sewer infrastructure (including but not limited to collection, conveyance, treatment, and disposal), roadway and streetscape improvements, drainage studies, and stormwater conveyance/management.
• Assist local municipalities with plan reviews, project planning, and associated coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Prepare funding applications, reports, studies, and grants related to municipal/public works projects.
• Perform construction administration duties for municipal/public works projects including but not limited to procurement and submittal, pay requisition, and construction change order reviews and recommendations as well as funding disbursement requests.
• Attend municipal meetings and public hearings as necessary.
• Coordinate permitting with local agencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and necessary for successful completion of municipal/public works projects.

EDUCATION & SKILLS

The preferred candidate would possess a four (4) year degree in civil engineering. A minimum of four (4) years of related experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and the demonstrated ability to market and work with municipalities and regulatory agencies is expected. The preferred candidate shall possess a professional engineering license in the state of Maryland or Delaware or can obtain licensure within 12 months of employment.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Detail Oriented: Ability to exercise attention to detail
• Creative: Ability to innovate and develop creative solutions within the built environment
• An Effective Communicator: Ability to clearly communicate ideas, actively listen, and ask appropriate questions.
• A Critical Thinker: Ability to solve problems and make good decisions.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Annual paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Flexible summer hours
• Education Assistance and professional licensing reimbursement
• Flexible savings account
• Bonus pay