Civil Engineer Design Lead

Poutrix; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the Mid-Atlantic Region. The role can be based in Richmond, VA or other regional offices. You will lead site civil design, manage permitting, and coordinate with clients to deliver water and wastewater projects on time and within budget.

You will mentor junior staff and provide technical leadership across multi-disciplinary teams, with opportunities to grow client relationships and navigate local permitting requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in site civil projects.
• BS degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license.
• Experience in land development projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
• Client-facing experience and ability to develop contacts and relationships.
• Ability to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead site civil design and permitting efforts for municipal/industrial facilities, including water and wastewater systems.
• Manage planning, design and permitting to comply with contracts, drawings, specs, codes, and Arcadis standards.
• Coordinate with clients, define goals, and align resources to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Provide technical expertise as a design lead, QA/QC reviewer, or advisor on multi-disciplined projects.
• Navigate local/state permitting to obtain regulatory approvals.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate with clients to determine needs and grow client relationships.

Skills

8+ years site civil

Project leadership

Client coordination

Communication skills

Team mentoring

QA/QC review

Regulatory navigation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Arcadis is looking for a Civil Engineer to support our Mid-Atlantic Region. This role can be based out of any of the following Arcadis offices: Richmond, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Hanover, MD, Washington DC, Philadelphia, PA, or Wilmington, DE.

The candidate in this role will perform site civil design and project management tasks for a variety of projects in the region. Tasks may include site layouts, grading, hydraulic modeling, utility design, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control design, and task/project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead site civil design and permitting efforts for municipal and industrial facilities, including water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and utility transmission and distribution projects.
• Manage the planning, design, and permitting process to ensure all work complies with contracts, drawings, specifications, applicable codes, and Arcadis quality and safety standards.
• Communicate closely with clients, establishing clear goals and objectives for project teams, and coordinate resources and schedules to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with client expectations.
• Provide technical expertise on multi-disciplined projects as a design leader, QA/QC reviewer, or technical advisor.
• Navigate local and state permitting requirements to obtain regulatory approval for projects.
• Supervise and support the work of others, mentoring junior‑level engineers and technical staff.
• Work directly with clients to determine needs, deliver solutions, and lead the growth of client relationships with target clients.
• Travel locally as required.

Qualifications

• 8 years or more of experience in site civil projects.
• BS degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in land development projects and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
• Client‑facing experience and ability to develop contacts and relationships.
• Ability to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several assignments.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, 401(k), short‑term and long‑term disability, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward and recognition program, wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits also include nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. Salary range for this position is $100,000‑$145,000 per year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arcadis is an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to non‑discrimination on any basis, including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other basis prohibited by law.