Civil Engineer

Job Title: Civil Engineer Job Description
The Civil Engineer will design and prepare engineering documents for land development and related infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on stormwater management, grading, utilities, and site design. This role combines hands-on technical design work with coordination across internal teams, external consultants, and public agencies. The position offers exposure to diverse projects, including K-12, light commercial, and industrial developments, and provides a clear path toward project management responsibilities.
Responsibilities

• Design and prepare engineering documents for specific design components of land development and infrastructure projects.
• Develop stormwater management designs, including Environmental Site Design (ESD) and structural stormwater solutions.
• Prepare sediment and erosion control plans in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Design storm drain systems and perform associated hydraulic and hydrologic computations.
• Complete water and sewer designs in accordance with local utility standards, including WSSC water and sewer design requirements.
• Prepare grade establishment plans, ensuring appropriate grading, drainage, and constructability across project sites.
• Develop right-of-way improvement plans, including roadway, streetscape, and utility improvements.
• Create and refine maintenance of traffic plans to support safe and efficient construction phasing and traffic control.
• Manage standard to routine design tasks, including running engineering reports and performing technical calculations.
• Work independently on assigned tasks to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality design outputs.
• Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of Design Engineers and Technicians to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to project standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members in civil design and software tools.
• Coordinate project efforts with clients, regulatory agencies, internal departments, and external consultants.
• Contribute to engineering reports, technical memoranda, and project documentation.
• Support project engineering activities, including design iterations, quality checks, and responses to review comments.
• Engage in site design, grading, drainage, and utility layout for K-12, light commercial, and industrial projects.
• Participate in internal meetings and cross-office collaboration to align design efforts and project objectives.
• Demonstrate initiative by taking ownership of tasks from day one and proactively identifying design issues and solutions.
• Develop professional skills and experience with an eye toward future project management responsibilities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in civil engineering, preferably with a focus on land development projects.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D on land development, water resources, or transportation projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for site design, grading, and utility layout.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite for reports, calculations, and documentation.
• Technical proficiency in roadway and street design, including alignment, grading, and associated improvements.
• Strong skills in grading design for site development projects.
• Experience in stormwater management design, including ESD and structural stormwater solutions.
• Experience in erosion and sediment control design in accordance with applicable standards.
• Experience in stormwater and drainage design, including storm drain layout and related computations.
• Experience in water distribution system design, including preparation of water plans and profiles.
• Experience in sanitary sewer design, including layout, grading, and hydraulic considerations.
• Ability to run engineering reports and perform technical calculations accurately and efficiently.
• Strong written communication skills for report writing and documentation.
• Strong verbal communication skills for coordination with clients, agencies, and internal teams.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and generate expected results with minimal supervision.
• Ability to supervise, coordinate, and review the work of Design Engineers and Technicians.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Licensed Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or active progress toward obtaining EIT within the next year is preferred.
• Experience with land development projects in sectors such as K-12, light commercial, and industrial is beneficial.
• Background in water resources engineering (WRE) or transportation projects is a plus.
• Experience with project engineering responsibilities, including coordination and design oversight, is advantageous.
• Strong interest and aspirations to grow into a project management role over time.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external consultants.
• Comfort working in a close-knit team environment that values collaboration and shared success.

Work Environment
The role is based in a well-established engineering firm with a history of more than 50 years and a total staff of approximately 250 professionals across three regional offices. The team operates in a close-knit, collaborative environment and regularly participates in company outings and team-building activities. The firm delivers a diverse portfolio of projects, including K-12, light commercial, and industrial developments, providing exposure to a wide variety of site and infrastructure challenges. The position follows a hybrid work model, with three days per week in the office at the candidate's preferred location, subject to internal approval. Work is performed in a modern office setting using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office, with regular interaction across offices and disciplines to support project delivery.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Germantown, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.
will send to the team when we have a qualifid candidates
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Germantown,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.
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