Senior Civil Engineer; Chesapeake, VA

Senior Civil Engineer (Chesapeake, VA)

Location: Chesapeake, VA

Job Summary: The Senior Civil Engineer supports large‑scale ports and maritime infrastructure projects, delivering high‑value engineering solutions for clients nationwide. This role blends technical design excellence with project leadership, client engagement, and cross‑disciplinary coordination.

Contract Details:

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Start: As Soon As Possible

• Deliver heavy civil engineering projects including port utilities, roadway infrastructure, and stormwater management.
• Lead design throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring high‑quality engineering outcomes aligned with design factors, budgets, and client needs.
• Apply expert knowledge of engineering techniques, civil design standards, and analytical methods.
• Perform quality reviews of engineering documents and technical specifications.
• Manage diverse project tasks with support from multidisciplinary engineering, science, and technology teams.
• Lead teams with a focus on accountability, organization, and detail‑driven execution.
• Mentor developing engineers and contribute to professional growth across teams.
• Coordinate with staff across several Global Practices to support project delivery.
• Assist with managing project resources and sub‑consultants.
• Build and maintain relationships with port authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines, shipyards, and other maritime clients.
• Support development of innovative solutions for clients and projects.
• Participate in business development, identifying new opportunities, supporting proposals.
• Attend regional trade associations and professional organizations as required.
• Work closely with construction, environmental, technology, planning, and stakeholder engagement teams.
• Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams.
• Provide honest assessments regarding schedule and budget impacts.
• Promote a workplace where safety is a top priority.
• Participate in implementing safety and health performance standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related degree from an ABET‑accredited program and 7 years of civil engineering experience.
• Or bachelor’s degree in civil or related engineering technology, FE exam completion, and 7 years of experience.
• Or master’s degree in civil engineering and 6 years of experience.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• General business and financial calculation knowledge.
• Knowledge of civil engineering design guides and standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Micro Station, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Expert knowledge in engineering software such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS‑CADD, RISA‑3D, MathCADD, hydraulic/hydrologic/pavement analysis tools.
• Experience leading large project design efforts and delegating work.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and quantitative problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, collaboration, facilitation, and team‑building skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• PE license preferred.

• Heavy civil and maritime infrastructure design.
• Proficiency with CAD and civil engineering software.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• EPC project experience.
• Business development and client relationship skills.
• Experience coordinating multi‑discipline teams.
• Advanced analytical and civil modeling skills.

• Stormwater management design.
• Roadway and port utility infrastructure.
• Ability to manage complex schedules and budgets.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Participation in trade associations.
• Understanding of safety programs and team performance standards.

Infrastructure Engineering Firm. We design and build essential infrastructure for cities. Our commitment to safety and quality has driven our success since 1898.

About GTT – GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American‑owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Job Number: 25‑29228