New Graduate Civil Project Engineer I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to take the first step in your civil engineering career with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth? Timmons Group is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Civil Project Engineer I candidates for in our Charlottesville, VA office.

Timmons Group is currently seeking entry level candidates for the following groups:

• Land Development
• Traffic Analysis & Planning

Essential duties and responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Design project components using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other industry-standard software.
• Complete calculations using engineering formulas and skills and/or utilizes computers in order to solve problems
• Research and prepare material specifications, installation guidelines, and inspection protocols.
• Work to complete design details and plan sets
• Complete field observation, inspection and data collection duties as directed by senior engineering staff
• Collaborate with client staff and internal design team as directed by senior engineering staff
• Contribute to cost estimates and technical reports that drive project success.

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• A bachelor’s or master's degree in civil engineering or a closely related degree with coursework in land development, and/or water resources preferred
• EIT preferred
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
• Working knowledge of OpenRoads Designer (ORD) is preferred for transportation positions

Compensation: Our entry level salary for this position beginning in May 2027 will be $80,000. This position is eligible for straight-time overtime. There may be flexibility on salary for experienced candidates. Offers are based on a range of job-related factors such as internal equity, experience, skills, education, credentials and role complexity. Information on our comprehensive benefits package be found here.

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With 21 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit