Site/Civil Engineer

Dewberry; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Site/Civil Project Engineer for our Site/Civil Department in our Richmond, Virginia office. You will lead day-to-day civil design under a Project Manager, advancing designs from concept to construction documents with Civil 3D.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with other disciplines, and support construction documents, reports, and permit packages for energy utility projects such as solar, transmission, or distribution.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 2–6 years of site/civil or land development experience.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and ability to develop designs independently.
• Experience with energy and utility projects including solar, transmission, or distribution is preferred.
• Experience mentoring or training junior staff preferred.
• EIT certification preferred; PE licensure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate site/civil design efforts under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Develop civil designs from conceptual layouts through final construction documents and permitting.
• Perform and/or lead design of grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, roadways, utilities, and other site infrastructure.
• Develop and manage Civil 3D design files, surfaces, alignments, profiles, grading models, pipe networks, and construction plan production.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and other technical staff to meet project scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance, design review, and training to junior engineers or designers.

Skills

Civil 3D proficiency

Communication skills

Project coordination

Mentoring/training

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification preferred

Tools

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

GIS

Stormwater modeling software

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Site/Civil Project Engineer for our Site/Civil Department in our Richmond, Virginia office. The individual will join a growing team providing comprehensive civil engineering services to public and private sector clients, with an emphasis on energy utility projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong land development design experience and the technical ability to lead the day-to-day civil design of projects under the direction of a Project Manager. This position is well suited for an engineer who is proficient in Civil 3D, can independently advance designs from concept through construction documents, and is comfortable providing technical guidance and training to junior staff.

Experience supporting energy and utility projects, particularly solar, electric transmission, or electric distribution projects, is preferred.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate site/civil design efforts under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Develop civil designs from conceptual layouts through final construction documents and permitting.
• Perform and/or lead design of grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, roadways, utilities, and other site infrastructure.
• Develop and manage Civil 3D design files, surfaces, alignments, profiles, grading models, pipe networks, and construction plan production.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and other technical staff to meet project scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance, design review, and training to junior engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and members of the overall project team.
• Support preparation of construction documents, specifications, technical reports, engineering analyses, cost estimates, and permit packages.
• Assist Project Managers with technical coordination, agency comments, client coordination, and resolution of design issues.
• Establish and track design milestones in coordination with the Project Manager and communicate potential schedule or technical issues early.
• Perform quality control reviews and help ensure consistency and technical accuracy of project deliverables.
• Other duties as required.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 2-6 years of experience in site/civil or land development engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, private entrances, and private roadways.
• Strong proficiency in Civil 3D and demonstrated ability to develop civil engineering designs with some independence.
• Experience preparing civil construction documents, exhibits, calculations, and technical reports.
• Experience providing technical direction, mentoring, or training to junior engineers or designers is preferred.
• Experience with energy and utility projects, including solar, electric transmission, and/or electric distribution projects is preferred.
• Experience with public roadway and water/sewer design is a plus.
• Experience coordinating designs with other disciplines is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple design assignments and meet established project schedules.
• EIT certification preferred. PE licensure is a plus but not required.
• Experience with Bluebeam, GIS, Microsoft applications, and stormwater modeling software is preferred.
• Ability to become proficient in Dewberry engineering practices, standards, and Dewberry-specific software.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $82,000-$106,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.