Civil Site Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Civil Site Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Overview

The Staff Civil Site Engineer will work on project teams to create world class site designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across various projects including pipelines, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, municipal, commercial, and government facilities. The role involves working throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors, locality requirements, and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist in civil design and calculations for projects from conceptual phase through design completion
• Modify and review drawings for a variety of projects
• Design civil components to meet project needs and requirements set by project managers, incorporating client, local, state, and federal regulations, including site demolition, erosion and sediment control, grading, drainage, stormwater management, site layout, sanitary sewer, domestic and firewater layout and design, utility profiles
• Apply knowledge of site civil engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the industry
• Research and compile project-related data, studies, and reports; write specifications; prepare client presentations and contract documentation
• Perform field inspections, measurements, and calculations
• Mentor younger staff members
• Adhere to all company policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program, plus 3+ years of civil engineering experience; consulting experience preferred
• Alternatively, a Bachelor degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program, successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3+ years of civil engineering experience; consulting experience preferred
• Master degree in Civil Engineering with 2+ years of civil engineering experience; consulting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of standard civil engineering techniques and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in problem-solving environments, demonstrating critical thinking skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Micro Station, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD, and hydraulic/hydrologic analysis programs
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.