Early-Career Civil Engineer: Land Development & Stormwater

Pennoni; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Leesburg, VA office to support land development projects across the region. This role offers hands-on experience in site layout, grading, utility design, stormwater management, permitting, and construction documentation.

You will work with experienced engineers and project managers through planning, design, agency review, and documentation, while pursuing FE/EIT licensure and professional growth in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; new graduates are encouraged.
• FE exam completion, EIT certification, or licensure intent preferred.
• Experience with land development, site/civil design, or water resources is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform site design work, including site layout, grading, water/sewer design, and street design.
• Evaluate sites for land development feasibility.
• Support stormwater design, including drainage, BMPs, and erosion control.
• Review local ordinances, county requirements, and state regulations.
• Prepare civil plans for permitting and construction with the project team.
• Develop permit application materials for regulatory submittals.
• Contribute to engineering reports with technical data and compliance.
• Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Site design

Grading

Stormwater design

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Pennoni is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Leesburg, VA office to support land development projects across the region. This role offers hands-on experience in site layout, grading, utility design, stormwater management, permitting, and construction documentation.

You will work with experienced engineers and project managers through planning, design, agency review, and documentation, while pursuing FE/EIT licensure and professional growth in a collaborative team environment.