Design Engineer (Civil Engineering / Survey Team)

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer to join our Survey Team, delivering civil engineering and land surveying projects through design development, data analysis, field coordination, and technical documentation.

This role blends office design work with field activities, including site visits and project support, requiring collaboration with surveyors, engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• 1–3 years civil engineering and design experience.
• 1–3 years land surveying experience or supporting surveying projects.
• Proficiency with civil engineering design principles and surveying practices.
• Experience with CAD design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred).
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil engineering designs, calculations, reports, exhibits, and construction-related documentation.
• Support land surveying projects through coordination of field data collection, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain design drawings using CAD software.
• Review survey data and integrate findings into engineering designs and project plans.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, survey crews, and clients to meet project objectives.

Skills

Civil engineering design principles

Surveying practices

Field coordination

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited university

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Description

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer to join our Survey Team. This position will be responsible for supporting and delivering civil engineering and land surveying projects through design development, data analysis, field coordination, and technical documentation. The successful candidate will work closely with surveyors, engineers, project managers, and clients to provide accurate, high-quality engineering and surveying solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

This role offers a balance of office-based design work and field activities, including site visits and project support.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare civil engineering designs, calculations, reports, exhibits, and construction-related documentation.
• Support land surveying projects through coordination of field data collection, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, and survey deliverables.
• Develop and maintain design drawings using industry-standard CAD software.
• Review survey data and integrate findings into engineering designs and project plans.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, survey crews, and clients to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Apply applicable codes, standards, and regulations to engineering and surveying projects.
• Perform quality control reviews of engineering calculations, plans, and survey deliverables.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and technical coordination.
• Conduct field visits and site inspections to verify existing conditions and support project execution.
• Communicate project updates, technical findings, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of civil engineering and design experience.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of land surveying experience or demonstrated experience supporting surveying projects.
• Proficiency with civil engineering design principles and surveying practices.
• Experience with CAD design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred).
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites and perform fieldwork as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience with boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveys.
• Familiarity with GIS, GPS/GNSS data collection, and survey processing software.
• Knowledge of land development, utility, transportation, or infrastructure projects.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• This position pays between $70,000 and $93,000 annually and is an exempt position. Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.

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