Civil Project Engineer

Experience: 5-10 Years

Specialty: Land Development Design

Location: Clarendon, Arlington, VA, USA (In office)

Position: Full-Time, Salary

DeMarr Engineering is a purpose-driven civil engineering firm based in Northern Virginia, focused on delivering efficient, constructible, and high-quality land development solutions. As a lean, growing team
, we provide our engineers with hands‑on project exposure, real responsibility, and direct involvement in both design and execution.

Our collaborative environment emphasizes technical excellence, accountability, and continuous growth
, giving team members the opportunity to expand their skillsets and advance quickly.

We are seeking a Civil Project Engineer with 5–10 years of land development experience to join our team. This role serves as a lead designer and project driver
, responsible for managing design efforts from concept through submission while supporting project execution and coordination.

You will work on a diverse range of projects throughout Northern Virginia and Washington, DC
, gaining direct exposure to jurisdictional processes and real world site development challenges.

• Lead civil engineering design for land development projects
• Manage design production, coordination, and quality control
• Prepare and oversee:
• Site layout and grading plans
• Utility design
• Stormwater management systems
• Perform engineering calculations and ensure technical accuracy
• Prepare and respond to jurisdictional review comments
• Communicate directly with clients, reviewers, and agencies
• Ensure designs meet all applicable regulatory requirements
• Coordinate internally with survey crews and junior staff

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• EIT required; PE preferred or actively pursuing licensure
• 5–10 years of experience in civil site/land development design
• High proficiency in:
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong knowledge of:
• Grading, utilities, SWM, and E&S design
• Local jurisdictional processes (No
  
  VA/DC experience preferred)
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Engineers who take ownership of their work and projects
• Strong communicators who can work directly with clients and agencies
• Detail-oriented professionals who value accuracy and efficiency
• Team players who want hands‑on experience and accelerated growth

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Health insurance and retirement plan options
• Paid time off (13 days during first two years; 19 days after two years of employment)
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Collaborative, growth-focused work environment