Senior Civil Design Engineer - Land Development

bohler-; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bohler’s Herndon, VA office is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer ready to lead technical design challenges across site development projects in the Herndon area. You’ll own grading, drainage, utilities, and permitting while ensuring quality, constructability, and compliance.

You’ll mentor junior engineers and collaborate with clients and regulators. The role emphasizes design leadership, project coordination, and hands-on exposure from concept through construction, with relocation support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of land development design and permitting experience.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.
• Knowledge of local zoning, permitting, and construction requirements.
• EIT required or in progress; PE license beneficial.

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

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Civil design

Zoning research

Client coordination

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification in progress

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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 Herndon'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.

About the Role

Bohler’s Herndon, VA 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 Herndon area.

What We Offer

At Bohler, we empower the ambitious to become the accomplished. You’ll find:

• 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.