Civil Project Designer - Northern Virginia

IMEG Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

IMEG Corporation in Richmond, VA is seeking a Civil Project Designer to lead design efforts on low to moderate complexity projects, collaborating with senior staff to deliver engineering solutions for clients. You will perform engineering analysis, site drainage and grading, and prepare permit applications while mentoring junior staff.

Join a 2900+ employee firm with a local office feel and employee ownership, offering flexible schedules, development opportunities, and strong client partnerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
• EIT certification preferred.
• 3 years minimum experience in the building design consulting industry; 4 years preferred.
• Or an Associate’s degree with Autodesk Civil 3D experience and 7+ years in building design/construction; 8 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and train Civil Design Technicians to assist with reports, exhibits, plans and permit applications as required by the project's scope.
• Lead design efforts for civil site design projects for commercial, residential, industrial projects; use software to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations.
• Complete and oversee permit applications for multiple municipalities with the team, client, and reviewers.
• Oversee projects through bidding and construction administration phase.
• Interact with clients to understand needs, gather requirements, and communicate technical information clearly; build client relationships.
• Work with a project team to support execution, plan budgets, and schedule tasks to meet deadlines; monitor progress.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop practical solutions and stay current with industry trends.

Skills

Civil 3D

Pipe networking

Road corridors

Design techniques

Mentoring

Team leadership

Communication

MS Office

Travel (10%)

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent

EIT certification preferred

3 years minimum experience in building design consulting

Associate degree with 7+ years experience (8 preferred)

Job description

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2900 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee‑owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee‑owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work‑life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

We are currently seeking a Civil Project Designer in our Richmond, VA office. As a Civil Project Designer you will lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for low to moderate complexity projects and collaborate with senior staff for the delivery of larger and high complexity projects. You will be responsible for working closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide engineering solutions and advice to clients to ensure positive outcomes. Primary responsibilities will include engineering analysis, design field inspections, writing reports, preparing permit applications, site drainage & grading designs, and learning the Civil Engineering trade. This position will be expected to work within the project's monetary budget, train, mentor, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Direct and train Civil Design Technicians to assist them in completing reports, exhibits, plans and specifications and permit applications as required by the project's contractual scope.
• Lead design efforts for the analysis of civil site design projects for commercial, residential, industrial projects etc.; utilize engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards.
• Complete and oversee permit applications for a variety of municipalities in coordination with the team, client, and reviewing jurisdiction.
• Oversee projects through bidding and construction administration phase.
• Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively; build and maintain client relationships through professional communication.
• Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects; lead efforts in project planning, budgeting, and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives; document design decisions and instructions from clients while monitoring project design progress as related to percent complete and fee expended.
• Analyze engineering problems and propose innovative solutions; collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in civil engineering; contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
• Prioritize safety and regulatory compliance in all aspects of engineering work; interpret state and local design criteria and apply it to the specific project needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.
• Identify potential project problems and seek advice from the Project Manager.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of industry standard engineering software, primarily Civil 3D.
• Proficient with pipe networking and road corridors.
• Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications.
• Strong technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in the civil engineering field.
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff.
• Able to lead teams with others that utilize industry standard software that assists with civil engineering analysis and design.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required.
• Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• 3 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred, in the building design consulting industry.

OR

• Associate's degree, or certificate, in utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D or equivalent software tools or engineering preferred.
• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry.

Not Eligible for Sponsorship

IMEG, an employee‑owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran's status, political affiliation, non‑merit‑based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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