Site Civil Project Engineer

Dewberry; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Site / Civil Project Engineer for its Land Development operation in Maryland. The role requires a candidate with at least three years of experience in civil design for land development, including grading, drainage, and road design.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Civil Engineering, strong technical skills in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and the ability to deliver high-quality design projects on time. The position offers a salary range of $85,000 to $109,000.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience directly related to land development projects (5+ preferred).
• FE required; PE in Maryland preferred.
• Strong understanding of civil site design for various projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop construction plans for site civil/infrastructure projects.
• Client communication and oversight of construction documents.
• Conduct engineering analyses and cost estimates.

Skills

Technical skills in AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a Site / Civil Project Engineer for its Land Development operation. This opportunity is open in any of our Maryland offices (Lanham, Baltimore and Frederick) with the expectation of some travel among Dewberry offices.

The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of experience in civil design for land development activities, including grading, storm water management, soil erosion & sediment control, public and private roadways, storm drainage, and water & sewer design. The selected candidate will work on projects from concept through completion, including design, permitting, and construction phase services. They will be responsible for the preparation and coordination of all land development design aspects and will work closely with the Senior Project Manager and agency staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop construction plans for site civil/infrastructure projects.
• Client communication.
• Preparation and oversight of construction documents, plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Engineering analyses and cost estimates.
• Quality control and assurance to deliver a high‑quality design product.
• Other duties as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• BS degree in Civil Engineering or proven equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience directly related to land development projects (5+ preferred).
• FE required; PE in Maryland preferred.
• Preparation of reports, exhibits, and site/civil construction plans.
• Strong technical skills in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong understanding of civil site design for retail, commercial, residential, and urban redevelopment projects.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D or other model‑based software desired.
• Capability to deliver projects that meet technical requirements on time and within budget.
• Ability to perform and direct civil engineering work on diverse design projects across various market segments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to become proficient in Dewberry engineering practices, standards, and software programs.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $109,000.

*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 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 in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.