Civil Engineer - Land Development - Entry Level

Davis Bowen Friedel; Centreville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible summer hours

Education assistance and licensing

Job summary

Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF) is seeking a Civil Engineer to plan, design, and oversee construction projects that improve local communities. The ideal candidate will have knowledge in stormwater, road design, water distribution, and sewer systems, with a four-year degree in civil engineering or in progress.

In‑person work only, with opportunities for advancement. The role emphasizes collaboration with contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies, and requires proficient use of design

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in civil engineering or completion within 12 months.
• General knowledge of AutoCAD used in land development engineering.

Responsibilities

• Utilize design software, CAD, and other tools for planning, designing, and permitting water infrastructure, sanitary sewer, roadway and entrance designs, streetscape improvements, and stormwater conveyance/management for residential and commercial sites.
• Facilitate communication with private contractors and clients during plan reviews, project planning, and regulatory coordination.
• Perform civil design analysis and calculations with supervisor review.
• Collaborate on projects using drawings, blueprints, aerials, survey reports, and geologic/topographic data.
• Draft and present reports on topics like stormwater and right-of-way descriptions.
• Estimate materials, equipment, and labor to determine project costs.
• Assist in coordinating permitting with local agencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Client focused

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 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 assist in planning, designing, 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.
• Facilitate communication with private contractors and clientele with plan reviews, project planning, and associated coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Perform civil design analysis and calculations, according to project requirements, with review from supervisor.
• Collaborate and 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.
• Assist in coordinating 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 or will complete one within the first 12 months of employment. They should have general knowledge of AutoCAD and how it is used within land development engineering.

Key Qualifications

• Detail Oriented– Ability to exercise attention to detail.
• Client Focused– Ability to respond to client needs in a timely manner.
• An Effective Communicator– Ability to clearly communicate ideas, actively listen, and ask appropriate questions.
• A Critical Thinker – Ability to problem solve, make good decisions, and adapt to a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

We attract the best in the industry with our competitive benefits package. Benefits include:

• 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