Senior Civil Project Engineer

Nitsch Engineering; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working model

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Paid time off and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Nitsch Engineering in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Civil Project Engineer to lead internal design teams on challenging land development projects, coordinating tasks and preparing proposals to support growth.

You will liaise with clients during construction administration, participate in design team and owner meetings, and ensure design solutions meet regulatory requirements while driving project success.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience in land development.
• Knowledge of state/local/federal permitting guidelines.
• Experience with construction administration is preferred.
• Experience preparing construction documents for land development.
• Extensive use of AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D required; HydroCAD a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads internal design team to prepare drawings, specs, reports, and calculations for complex land development projects.
• Coordinates design tasks, delegates assignments, and keeps Project Manager informed.
• Prepares proposals and fee estimates for review by the Project Manager.
• Monitors budget status during invoicing and milestones.
• Serves as primary client contact for construction administration coordination.
• Represents Nitsch in design team and owner meetings and coordinates with external teams.
• Troubleshoots construction administration issues with project leadership.

Skills

Project leadership

Client coordination

Budgeting & proposals

Regulatory permitting

Team coordination

Communication

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Ready to take the lead on challenging land development projects and make a visible impact in a growing market? Join Nitsch Engineering’s Richmond, Virginia team as a Senior Civil Project Engineer, where you’ll combine technical leadership, client collaboration, and creative problem-solving to help shape successful projects and strengthen our continued growth.

Responsibilities

Project and Technical Tasks:

• Leads the internal design team in preparing drawings, specifications, reports, and calculations for complex or large land development projects.
• Coordinates technical design tasks, delegates assignments across the internal project team, and keeps the Project Manager/Technical Manager informed of progress.
• Prepares project letter proposals and fee estimates for review by the Project Manager.
• Reviews the budget status of projects with the Project Manager during monthly invoicing and after milestone deliverables.
• Serves as the primary contact for the client’s construction administration team and coordinates responses with the Project Manager as needed.
• Prepares for and participates in design team and owner meetings, represents Nitsch, coordinates design efforts with the external team and Project Manager/Technical Manager, and follows through on action items.
• Troubleshoots construction administration issues and coordinates formal responses with the Project Manager/Technical Manager.

Business Development/Marketing

• Strengthens industry expertise and Nitsch’s marketplace visibility through active involvement in professional associations, committees, and business organizations.
• Represents Nitsch at client-focused and industry events to stay connected to emerging opportunities and market trends.
• Partners with senior staff on client presentations and educational sessions, helping showcase Nitsch’s expertise and solutions while gaining valuable client-facing experience.
• Cultivates new business opportunities and maintains strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry contacts.
• Contributes technical insight and project knowledge to compelling proposals that demonstrate Nitsch’s value to prospective clients.
• Recognizes opportunities to extend successful client partnerships by connecting current project outcomes with future needs.
• Helps expand Nitsch’s network by identifying and cultivating potential referral partners.

Requirements

• A BS in Civil Engineering
• Registration as a Professional Engineer, required
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Knowledge of state, local, and/or federal permitting guidelines
• Experience assisting with construction administration, preferred
• Knowledge of land development techniques to prepare construction documents including sustainable site solutions, site grading, utility design, and design of stormwater management systems to meet regulations is required
• Extensive use of AUTOCAD and/or CIVIL 3D is required, and
• Knowledge of HydroCAD software is considered a plus

As an employee-owned firm, we’re proud to offer rewarding ownership opportunities that reflect our shared success. Final compensation will be based on a combination of experience, skills, and alignment with role responsibilities.

About Us

Nitsch Engineering is an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering firm providing land development and sustainable site solutions in our communities. Our civil/site, survey, transportation, GIS, planning, and structural teams serve a wide variety of clients including developers, architects, universities, and government agencies. Our company has continued to grow organically and thrive throughout our 36-year history due to our amazing employees, great corporate culture, and commitment to building stronger and more resilient communities through client collaboration and advocacy. We continue to win exciting projects and need a talented individual like you to help us continue that trend.

Benefit Highlights

• Unmatched flexible working model and early Fridays year-round!
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage + Flexible Spending Account and other optional coverages like Identity Theft Protection and Legal coverage
• Paid time off, 401k match, pre-tax commuter benefit, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
• Discretionary gift card bonuses through the employee appreciation and recognition program
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Frequent volunteer and community involvement opportunities

Nitsch Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to making merit-based decisions and providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. EEO/AAP Policy and the "Know Your Rights" poster.

Nitsch Engineering, Inc. participates in the E-Verify employment authorization program. Please read more information here.