Civil Engineer - Land Development

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 paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Flexible summer hours

Education Assistance and professional

licensing reimbursement

Flexible savings account

Bonus pay

Job summary

Davis Bowen Friedel, Inc. (DBF) seeks a civil engineer to plan, design, and oversee projects in Salisbury, MD. In-person role focusing on stormwater, roadways, water distribution, and sewer systems with a strong emphasis on quality and community impact.

The ideal candidate has a four‑year civil engineering degree, 4+ years of experience, AutoCAD proficiency, and the ability to obtain a Maryland or Delaware PE license within 12 months. Local collaboration and client coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in civil engineering and related experience.
• AutoCAD proficiency and design software experience.
• Professional Engineer license in MD or DE or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Ability to market and collaborate with planners and developers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and oversee civil engineering projects.
• Use CAD to design water, sewer, and roadway systems.
• Coordinate with private contractors and regulatory agencies.
• Perform design calculations and analyze project data.
• Draft reports on stormwater and right-of-way descriptions.
• Estimate materials, equipment, and labor costs.
• Coordinate permitting with local agencies.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Creative

Effective Communicator

Critical Thinker

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

4+ years of related experience

Professional Engineer license MD/DE or able to obtain within 12 months

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

OVERVIEW

At Davis, Bowen and 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 land grading to designing stormwater runoff, 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 civil engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction; one who will take pride in the work they perform to improve the local landscape. The ideal candidate must have knowledge in stormwater, road, entrance, water distribution for domestic/fire, sewer systems to include pump stations and grading.

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 projects such as water infrastructure, sanitary sewer infrastructure, roadway and entrance designs, streetscape improvements, and stormwater conveyance/management for both residential and commercial sites, including subdivisions.
• Coordinatewith private contractors and clientele with plan reviews, project planning, and associated coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Performcivil design analysis and calculations according to project requirements.
• Plan projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, amps and other geologic and topographical data.
• Draft and present reports on topics related to projects such as stormwater reports and right-of-way descriptions.
• Estimate materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine project costs.
• Coordinate permitting with local agencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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 planners and developers is expected. The preferred candidate shall possess a professional engineering license in the state of Maryland or Delaware or have the ability to 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