Senior Civil Engineer; Chesapeake, VA

Senior Civil Engineer (Chesapeake, VA)

Location:

Chesapeake, VA 23320
Pay: $60-$95/hr

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred required or
• Bachelor's degree in civil or related engineering technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years of civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred required or
• Master's degree in civil engineering and 6 years of civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred
• General business and financial calculation knowledge
• Knowledge of civil engineering design guides
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Micro Station, Microsoft Office tools, and Microsoft Project
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, Micro Station, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, civil analysis programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members
• Ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
• Ability to travel
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred

• Deliver a range of heavy civil projects, from port utility and roadway infrastructure to stormwater management design, always looking for better ways to serve our clients and grow your skills and portfolio.
• Manage projects that require diverse services, knowing we have 12,000 engineers, scientists, technologists and communication professionals to support nearly any project task.
• Bring outstanding creative, technical and interpersonal skills to lead teams through challenging designs and schedules, taking pride in a job well done and the people you mentor along the way.
• Discover and implement innovative solutions for projects and processes, collaborating with experienced designers and an in-house construction team that works on the front lines every day.
• Communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders, translating complex concepts and inspiring enthusiasm for the important work we deliver to our communities.
• Bring lessons learned to help clients understand that the schedule and budget impact design decisions, trusting that your honest input is valued and important to our mutual success.
• Lead teams where accountability, flexibility and organization are important. Success is in the details.
• When necessary, collaborate with managers, marketing staff and other Client's Global Practices to identify and analyze business development opportunities that are strategically aligned with the company's objectives.
• When possible, identify target clients for client and cultivate effective relationships with existing and potential key clients, customers, and contractors to develop business.
• Participate in necessary regional trade associations and professional organizations.
• Serve as the senior civil engineer for a wide variety of waterfront projects.
• Direct and coordinate activities of multiple disciplines on projects, including staff and resources from several Client's Global Practices.
• Assist in managing project and program resources and sub-consultants
• Other duties as assigned>

The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

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