Entry Level Site/Civil Engineer

Dewberry; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking an Entry Level Site/Civil Engineer to join their Richmond, VA office. The new hire will perform various civil engineering tasks, including grading and roadway design, while working with a Professional Engineer to prepare project deliverables.

This role requires a BS degree in Civil Engineering, with a preference for candidates who are EIT certified or have relevant design experience. Ideal candidates will be proficient in AutoCAD and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of design experience related to site development projects.
• Must work in a timely fashion to meet project budgets.
• Ability to communicate effectively is essential.

Responsibilities

• Civil/Site development including grading design and roadway design.
• Collaborate with design teams to achieve project goals.
• Prepare drawing packages, deliverables, calculations, reports, and spreadsheets.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Communication

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering

EIT preferred

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

BlueBeam

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking an Entry Level Site/Civil Engineer to join our Richmond, VA office. The Junior Engineer will perform a variety of civil engineering functions in support of a growing office. This staff engineer must be flexible, able to work independently, technologically savvy, and client focused.

Responsibilities

Civil/Site development including grading design; roadway design; storm water management systems design; sanitary sewer design, water design, and water reuse design; and erosion and sediment control design for private, municipal, state, and federal clients.

Work with a Professional Engineer in preparing all associated drawing packages, deliverables, calculations, reports, and spreadsheets.

Collaborate with design teams in other disciplines to achieve project goals and deadlines.

Fast‑paced work ranging from general civil engineering duties to technical tasks that require strong communication and capabilities in AutoCAD, Civil3D, ICPR, VADOT, MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and BlueBeam.

Position requires learning and becoming proficient in Dewberry engineering practices, standards, and other Dewberry‑specific software programs.

Required Skills & Experience

• BS degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT is preferred.
• 0‑2 years of design experience related to site development projects.
• AutoCad required; Civil3D preferable.
• Able to work on teams on different tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Work in a timely fashion to meet project budgets.
• Communicates effectively.
• Composes technical reports, permit documents, memorandums, and other written communication such as email.
• Other duties as required.
• Driving is a requirement; a clean driving record is required.

Program Information

Entry‑Level Class Program

As an entry‑level hire, you’ll be part of a class of peers with 0‑1 year of professional experience. The entry‑level program meets regularly for professional development events and team‑building activities led by an advisory team to:

• Form lasting connections with peers in your class.
• Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals.
• Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening, which may include employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.