Site Civil Project Engineer

Dewberry is currently seeking a Site / Civil Project Engineer for its Land Development operation in its Gainesville, VA office. This position requires experience in civil design/land development activities including: design of grading, storm water management, soil erosion & sediment control, public and private roadways, storm drainage and water & sewer design. The selected candidate will become part of a growing team that provides complete, comprehensive land development services to a variety of clients.

This position requires subject matter knowledge and breadth/depth experience to move projects from concept to completion including design work, plan and permit processing, and construction phase services.

• Responsible for preparation and coordination of all Land Development design aspects.
• Works closely with Senior Project Manager and agency staff.
• Mentors junior staff.
• Specific work may include, but is not limited to, client communication, budget oversight and responsibility, construction document (plan and specifications) and technical reports preparation and/or oversight; engineering analyses, cost estimates and quality control/quality assurance in order to deliver a quality design product.
• Project Manager will establish milestones and completion dates for projects and monitor progress for final evaluation of results.
• Other duties as required.

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering or proven equal experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience directly related to the design and execution of Land Development Projects required. Five or more years preferred.
• FE required. PE in the State of Virginia preferred.
• Experience with Northern Virginia land development projects preferred.
• Preparation of graphics, exhibits and Site/Civil Construction Plans.
• Strong technical capabilities in various Software Applications including but not limited to:
  • AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and Abode Acrobat.
• Strong understanding of civil site design for retail, commercial, urban redevelopment projects required. Understanding of gas/power sector projects a plus!
• Proficiency in Civil 3D or other model-based software is desirable.
• Experienced individual must be capable of delivering projects that meet technical requirements on time and within budget.
• Skill sets must include performance and/or direction of specific engineering work on diverse civil site design projects across market segments and with varying degrees of complexity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to become proficient in Dewberry engineering practices, standards, and Dewberry-specific software programs.