Civil Project Designer

Nitsch Engineering; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working model

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Paid time off

401k match

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Gift card bonuses

Education and professional development

Job summary

Nitsch Engineering is seeking a Civil Project Designer to join our Richmond, Virginia location. The candidate will assist in designing land development projects, create roadway and site calculations, and obtain necessary permits.

This employee-owned firm emphasizes growth, client delivery, and shared success. Requirements include a BS in Civil Engineering, 0–4 years of experience, and knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D/HydroCAD.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering is required.
• 0–4 years of work experience.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D and HydroCAD.
• Strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Must have either taken or plan to take the FE test in the near future.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of design documents for land development projects including utilities, site layout, grading, roadway design, and construction details in compliance with standards and QA/QC policy.
• Use standard engineering formulas to create calculations for roadway design, site design, utility design, and stormwater management.
• Obtain permitting for public, commercial, and institutional site design.

Skills

Effective communication

Deadline-driven

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Nitsch Engineering is seeking a Civil Project Designer to join our team in our Richmond, Virginia location. As we continue to grow our market share, we are focused on adding talented team members who will help us build on our successful model of client delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of design documents for land development projects including utilities, site layout, grading, roadway design, and construction details in compliance with Nitsch’s standards and our QA/QC policy
• Use standard engineering formulas to create calculations for roadway design, site design, utility design, and stormwater management
• Obtain permitting for public, commercial, and institutional site design

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering
• 0-4 years of work experience
• A basic knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D and HydroCAD software
• Effective communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines are necessary
• Must have either taken or plan to take the FE test in the near future

As an employee-owned firm

As an employee-owned firm, we’re proud to offer rewarding ownership opportunities that reflect our shared success. Final compensation will be based on a combination of experience, skills, and alignment with role responsibilities.

About Us

Nitsch Engineering is an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering firm providing land development and sustainable site solutions in our communities. Our civil/site, survey, transportation, GIS, planning, and structural teams serve a wide variety of clients including developers, architects, universities, and government agencies. Our company has continued to grow organically and thrive throughout our 36‑year history due to our amazing employees, great corporate culture, and commitment to building stronger and more resilient communities through client collaboration and advocacy. We continue to win exciting projects and need a talented individual like you to help us continue that trend.

Benefit Highlights

• Unmatched flexible working model and early Fridays year-round!
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage + Flexible Spending Account and other optional coverages like Identity Theft Protection and Legal coverage
• Paid time off, 401k match, pre-tax commuter benefit, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
• Discretionary gift card bonuses through the employee appreciation and recognition program
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Frequent volunteer and community involvement opportunities

Nitsch Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to making merit-based decisions and providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.

Nitsch Engineering, Inc. participates in the E-Verify employment authorization program.