Civil E.I.T. - Land Development

Colliers Engineering & Design; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in McLean, VA seeks a Civil/Site Engineer Designer to join the Civil/Site design team. You will contribute to land development projects, including site feasibility, grading, drainage, and permitting, collaborating with senior staff.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 2–4 years of experience; EIT preferred. Proficiency in Civil 3D and knowledge of VA/MD land use processes are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Knowledge of VA/MD land use processes and regulations.
• Proficiency in stormwater management, hydraulics and site development design.
• Civil 3D skills to design site layouts from concept through completion.

Responsibilities

• Perform design tasks including conceptual layouts, grading, and drainage for civil projects.
• Work within AutoCAD Civil 3D with project teams to meet budgets and deadlines.
• Ensure designs comply with company and client standards.
• Conduct QA/QC by verifying design methodologies and calculations.
• Interpret drawings from multiple disciplines and respond to RFI requests.
• Apply code provisions to design and document findings.

Skills

Civil engineering

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design has moved into a new office in McLean, VA with our newest addition, MG2 Architecture. The office is poised for further growth, led by our Civil/Site Discipline. The Civil/Site Engineering Designer will be a key member of the Civil/Site design team responsible for various aspects of land development projects including site feasibility and conceptual planning, stormwater management, grading, drainage and utility design, erosion and sediment control, permitting, and more.

Whether facilitating a large warehousing complex, an all-star sporting arena, residential development, or planning a mixed‑use establishment in a downtown business district, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will accelerate your success!

Responsibilities

• Perform design tasks, such as conceptual layouts, grading, and drainage, associated with civil engineering projects.
• Work within AutoCAD Civil 3D and alongside existing office staff/management to successfully complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.
• Ensure designs are in accordance with company and client production and design standards.
• Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology, calculations, outcomes, etc.
• Interpret and understand drawings from multiple disciplines for specific projects and respond to requests for information regarding the same.
• Research and apply code provisions to design.
• Work with experienced engineers to create project designs.
• Research design options and document findings for the project manager.
• Evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, using own judgement to make adaptations and modifications to existing designs.
• Assist other engineers and leaders as needed in the creation of designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 2‑4 years of relevant experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of local city, county and state land use processes and regulations (VA/MD).
• Proficiency in technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading and other site development related designs.
• Demonstrated Civil 3D skills with the ability to design site layouts from concept through completion.
• Ability to interact well with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job‑related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Benefits

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. We provide all employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement and the ability to impact society through your projects as well as company‑sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work‑life balance through a generous compensation package that includes company‑paid medical, dental and vision coverage, paid pregnancy disability leave, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth, paid time off that includes parental and military leave, employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight‑time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; free in‑house resources for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!