Senior Civil Design Engineer - Land Development

Bohler Engineering Group; Bowie, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Profit-sharing bonus eligibility

401(k) match

Job summary

Bohler Engineering Group in Bowie, MD seeks a Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead site design projects from concept through construction, focusing on grading, drainage, utilities, and permitting.

You will collaborate with engineers and clients, review deliverables for quality and compliance, and mentor junior staff while contributing to project budgets and planning.

Join a team that values technical excellence, offers mentorship, relocation assistance, and a path to project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
• 5+ years of experience in land development design and permitting.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software.
• Knowledge of local zoning, permitting, and construction requirements.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• PE license beneficial; EIT required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Design and review grading, drainage, and utility plans for complex sites.
• Conduct zoning research and site feasibility analyses.
• Support project coordination with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Review design deliverables for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Perform hydrology, stormwater, and earthwork calculations using AutoCAD Civil 3D and design software.
• Contribute to project budgeting, workload planning, and task coordination.

Skills

Grading design

Drainage design

Permitting

Project coordination

Hydrology calculations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Engineering software

Job description

Elevate Your Craft. Shape What's Next.

You've built a strong foundation in civil design; now it's time to take your expertise further. At Bohler, you'll play a key role in creating the sites that define Bowie's communities. Collaborating with seasoned engineers and project leaders, you'll take ownership of design challenges, refine your technical approach, and help bring innovative ideas to life.

Competitive Compensation + $5,000-$10,000 Sign-On Bonus, Profit-Sharing Bonus Eligibility, and 401(k) Match of 100% up to 6%.

About the Role

Bohler's Bowie, MD office is seeking aSenior Civil Design Engineerwho's ready to take the next step in technical leadership. In this role, you'll be deeply involved in all aspects of site design, grading, utilities, stormwater management, and permitting, while helping ensure design quality, constructability, and compliance. You'll serve as a trusted technical resource for your team and contribute to the success of complex, high-profile projects across the Bowie, MD area.

What We Offer

• A collaborative environment that values curiosity, creativity, and technical excellence.
• Opportunities to work on diverse, high-impact land development projects.
• Hands-on exposure to project design from concept through construction.
• Ongoing professional development and pathways toward project leadership.
• The support of mentors and peers who push you to keep growing.

What You'll Do

• Design and review grading, drainage, and utility plans for complex sites.
• Conduct zoning research and site feasibility analyses.
• Support project coordination with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Review design deliverables for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Perform hydrology, stormwater, and earthwork calculations using AutoCAD Civil 3D and design software.
• Contribute to project budgeting, workload planning, and task coordination.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
• 5+ years of experience in land development design and permitting.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software.
• Knowledge of local zoning, permitting, and construction requirements.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• PE license beneficial; EIT required or in progress.

Not local? Let's talk. Relocation assistance may be available.

Shape the Future, Advance Your Expertise.

Join Bohler to enhance your technical skills, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and design projects that drive growth.

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