Civil Project Engineer | Northern Virginia

IMEG Corp; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Virginia is looking for a Civil Project Engineer to manage design efforts for land development projects. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Civil Engineering and a PE license, along with 2-4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing civil site designs, overseeing permit applications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers opportunities for career growth and is based in Warrenton, Virginia, with a commitment to innovative solutions and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License required.
• 2–4 years of experience in Civil Engineering and Construction.
• Proficiency in design techniques and tools for technical plans.
• Experience with site design, permitting, and client coordination.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for civil site design projects.
• Complete and oversee permit applications for municipalities.
• Perform surface modeling and design for storm and sanitary sewers.
• Oversee bidding and construction administration activities.
• Engage with clients to gather requirements and manage expectations.
• Support project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Propose innovative engineering solutions and maintain standards.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance across projects.

Skills

Civil engineering analysis and design

Strong technical and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

Civil 3D

MS Office Suite

Job description

Civil Project Engineer | Northern Virginia page is loaded## Civil Project Engineer | Northern Virginialocations: Warrenton, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-15842IMEG is seeking a Civil Project Engineer specializing in land development projects to join our Civil team in Northern Virginia locations (Fairfax, Manassas, Leesburg, Warrenton). In this role, you will lead and manage design efforts for low to moderate complexity civil land development projects and collaborate with senior staff on larger, high-complexity assignments. You will work closely with engineers and consultants to deliver innovative engineering solutions for clients, including engineering analysis and design for public and private sector projects. Advance your career by shaping impactful land development projects with a national leader in civil engineering.**Principal Responsibilities** • Lead design efforts for civil site design projects, including commercial, residential, and industrial developments, using engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations per code and IMEG standards. • Complete and oversee permit applications for various municipalities in coordination with the team, client, and reviewing jurisdiction. • Perform surface modeling, watershed modeling, storm sewer design, and sanitary sewer design using engineering software. • Oversee projects through bidding and construction administration phases. • Interact with clients to understand needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively; build and maintain client relationships. • Support project execution as part of a team, leading planning, budgeting, and scheduling tasks to meet deadlines and objectives; document design decisions and monitor project progress. • Analyze engineering problems and propose innovative solutions; collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical, efficient solutions. • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in civil engineering; contribute to research and innovation within IMEG. • Prioritize safety and regulatory compliance in all engineering work; interpret and apply state and local design criteria to project needs. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions. • Identify potential project problems and seek advice from the Project Manager.**Required Qualifications and Skills** • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required • Professional Engineer (PE) License required • 2 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred, in the Civil Engineering and Construction Industry • Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications • Strong technical and analytical skills in the civil engineering field • Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff • Ability 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**This position is not eligible for sponsorship.****Why Join Us** IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters. Work on high-impact land development projects, leverage advanced civil engineering tools, and help drive sustainable growth across Northern Virginia.**Civil Team Highlights** • IMEG’s land development team delivers comprehensive site planning, grading, utilities, and permitting services for both private and public sector projects. • Our civil engineers support projects from initial concept through construction, ensuring design intent and quality standards are maintained. • We utilize advanced tools such as Civil 3D for stormwater, grading, and utility design, and stay at the forefront of green infrastructure and erosion control trends. • IMEG’s multidisciplinary approach enables integrated solutions for municipalities, subdivisions, and commercial developments. • Our team is committed to sustainable land development, balancing growth with environmental stewardship.Locations available: Warrenton, VA Fairfax, VA Manassas, VA Leesburg, VAApply today to help shape the future of civil land development with IMEG.**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** Please visit . ***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 antidiscrimination 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.**All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information from our system. In order to make a request, please email [e-mail].*As a people-centered engineering firm we know **IMEG’s** brand is centered around the technical skills of our people. We are 100% employee-owned and we value the collective abilities, expertise, and continuity of our team members. We understand the importance of an engaged culture and the power of teamwork. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement, and the ability to develop a niche specialty. We also believe in committing to the same sustainability ideals we encourage for our clients – a practice of reduce, reuse, and recycle. We are **IMEG**.