BS Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum 4 years of relevant Land Development project experience
Fundamental Engineering (FE) license required; Professional Engineer (PE) in Virginia preferred
Experience with Northern Virginia land development projects favored
Strong technical skills in software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Excel, and MS Word
Understanding of civil site design for retail and urban redevelopment projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
Prepare and coordinate all Land Development design aspects
Collaborate with Senior Project Manager and agency staff
Provide mentorship to junior staff members
Manage client communication, budget oversight, and technical report preparation
Establish project milestones and monitor progress for final evaluation
Ensure the delivery of quality design products through quality control
Perform other duties as required
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment
Mentorship from experienced project managers
Exposure to diverse projects across various market segments
Contribution to meaningful land development services for a range of clients
Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Full Job Description
Job Description
Dewberry is currently seeking a Site / Civil Project Engineer for its Land Development operation in its Gainesville, VA office. This position requires experience in civil design/land development activities including: design of grading, storm water management, soil erosion & sediment control, public and private roadways, storm drainage and water & sewer design. The selected candidate will become part of a growing team that provides complete, comprehensive land development services to a variety of clients. This position requires subject matter knowledge and breadth/depth experience to move projects from concept to completion including design work, plan and permit processing, and construction phase services.
Responsibilities
Responsible for preparation and coordination of all Land Development design aspects.
Works closely with Senior Project Manager and agency staff.
Mentors junior staff.
Specific work may include, but is not limited to, client communication, budget oversight and responsibility, construction document (plan and specifications) and technical reports preparation and/or oversight; engineering analyses, cost estimates and quality control/quality assurance in order to deliver a quality design product.
Project Manager will establish milestones and completion dates for projects and monitor progress for final evaluation of results.
Other duties as required.
Required Skills & Required Experience
BS Degree in Civil Engineering or proven equal experience.
A minimum of 4 years of experience directly related to the design and execution of Land Development Projects required. Five or more years preferred.
FE required. PE in the State of Virginia preferred.
Experience with Northern Virginia land development projects preferred.
Preparation of graphics, exhibits and Site/Civil Construction Plans.
Strong technical capabilities in various Software Applications including but not limited to:
AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and Abode Acrobat.
Strong understanding of civil site design for retail, commercial, urban redevelopment projects required. Understanding of gas/power sector projects a plus!
Proficiency in Civil 3D or other model-based software is desirable.
Experienced individual must be capable of delivering projects that meet technical requirements on time and within budget.
Skill sets must include performance and /or direction of specific engineering work on diverse civil site design projects across market segments and with varying degrees of complexity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to become proficient in Dewberry engineering practices, standards, and Dewberry-specific software programs.
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.
About Dewberry
Dewberry is a professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, and planning services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Dewberry has over 50 locations throughout the United States and employs over 2,000 professionals. The company provides services to a variety of industries, including transportation, water, energy, and government. Dewberry has been recognized for its work on a number of high-profile projects, including the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
