Project Engineer Civil Land Development

Pennoni; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni's Winchester, VA office is seeking a Project Civil Engineer to lead a diverse portfolio of municipal and development projects in a collaborative environment.

You will oversee drawings, specs, site layout, drainage, and utility design, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with clients and regulators. A PE license or path to licensure within six months is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressive civil engineering experience, preferably land development.
• Virginia PE license or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee construction drawings, specs, and contract documents.
• Provide civil design services: site layout, grading, drainage, and utilities.
• Support diverse projects: linear utilities, public improvements, residential/mixed-use.
• Design and coordinate paving, drainage, water, and wastewater improvements.
• Collaborate within a team and mentor junior staff.
• Coordinate communication with clients, contractors, architects, and regulators.
• Participate in project marketing, planning, and proposals.
• Manage projects from concept to construction: scope, schedule, budget, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes and permitting.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

MS Project

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Pennoni is seeking a motivated and experienced Project Civil Engineer to join our Winchester VA office on a full-time basis.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of municipal and development projects while working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary professional environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the development of construction drawings, technical specifications, and construction contract documents.
• Provide comprehensive civil engineering design services, including site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility infrastructure design.
• Support a wide range of project types, including linear utility extension, local public improvements, industrial, commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments (single-family and multi-family).
• Design and coordinate paving, drainage, grading, water, wastewater, and related site improvements.
• Collaborate effectively within a team-based environment, including mentoring and supporting junior engineering staff.
• Coordinate and manage communication among internal teams and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, architects, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in project marketing, planning, scoping, and proposal development activities.
• Manage assigned projects from concept through construction, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, and permitting requirements.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressive professional experience in civil engineering, preferably within land development.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or the ability to obtain Virginia licensure within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with industrial, commercial, retail, and residential land development projects.
• Experience with supporting municipalities on a variety of planning and design services.
• Prior project management and/or team leadership experience.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets and maintain project profitability.
• Proficiency with engineering design software, including AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), MS Project, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Target Compensation Range $97,000-$115,000

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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