Project Engineer - Land Development New Reston, Virginia, United States

Atwell, LLC; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Job summary

Atwell, LLC in Reston, VA is seeking a Project Engineer who will design water and wastewater distribution systems, site grading, and roadway layouts, leading projects from entitlements to construction.

You'll navigate permitting with local authorities, develop strategies to meet deadlines for large developments, and engage clients and government entities to drive growth while delivering high-quality, compliant designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required.
• Local Virginia project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design water and wastewater distribution systems and site drainage.
• Lead projects from entitlements through construction.
• Navigate and manage permitting entitlements with agencies.
• Develop and implement permitting strategies to meet deadlines.
• Engage with clients and government entities to grow the business.

Skills

Project engineering

Leadership

Permitting & regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (ABET Accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

WaterCAD

StormCAD

SewerCAD

Job description

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLCis a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US

Atwell is seeking aProject Engineer who is passionate about site/civil engineering and land development. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead transformative projects and drive growth through your expertise and commitment to excellence.

In This Role, You Will:

• Showcase Your Expertise: Apply your deep knowledge of engineering principles to design water and wastewater distribution systems, surface water management systems, site grading, roadway design, and more.
• Lead Projects: Oversee projects from initial entitlements to construction completion, ensuring every phase is executed flawlessly.
• Navigate Permitting: Efficiently handle multiple permitting entitlements across various governmental agencies, leveraging your local expertise to streamline the process.
• Strategize Permitting: Develop and implement sophisticated permitting strategies to meet deadlines for both expansive developments and compact commercial projects.
• Engage & Grow: Actively participate in marketing initiatives to enhance our company’s presence, and build and maintain strong relationships with clients and government entities.
• Drive Success: Contribute to company growth by delivering exceptional projects and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an EAC/ABET Accredited University.
• Professional Certification: PE Licensure is required.
• Local Experience: Relevant work experience in Virginia is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD, StormCAD, and SewerCAD is preferred.

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Pay Range

$90,000 - $126,000 USD

Atwell Benefits:

To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Atwell, LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

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