Civil Engineer III

Overview

Short Description
:
Bowman has an opportunity for a Civil Engineer III to join our team in Fairfax, VA.

Bowman is committed to creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. A career at Bowman is more than a job; it is a chance to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a valued member of a motivated team, and to be empowered to perform exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

Bowman aims to provide an environment rewarding to employees while delivering unparalleled service to clients.

Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved civil engineering techniques or procedures to create new or refined equipment, materials, processes or methods.

• Receive broad guidance related to key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, policy matters, and execution parameters. Apply extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

• Assist with marketing the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and strengthen relationships with existing clients.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on complex engineering project issues.

• Review and interpret zoning regulations in various municipalities.
• Apply advanced techniques, theory, and practices in civil engineering and related sciences and disciplines.
• Assist project team with obtaining local and state permits for land development projects.
• Conceptualize the initial civil design approach for assigned phases of land/site development.
• Lead in technical direction over other engineers and provide direction, guidance, and delegation of assignments.
• Serve as technical specialist and liaison between clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on complex project issues.
• Provide technical assistance in resolving design problems, including field investigations or inspections, detailed design work and calculations, and coordination of design aspects into a project.
• Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Create design work using computer-aided or manual drafting techniques.
• Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the direction of projects.
• Conduct field investigations or inspections.
• Conduct constructability reviews or assist in the design/plan/review of other civil engineering projects.
• Review plans and prepare/review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Assist with development of plans, specifications, and reports.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective participation within a project team.
• High motivation and a problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate with limited direction.
• Commitment to promoting the company’s reputation through quality work and attention to detail.
• Aspiring to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Ability to work with internal leaders, peers, and external clients.
• Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Commitment to collaborating with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field required at time of hire.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Five or more (5+) years of experience in the land development industry.
• Land development engineering experience and skills; drainage and BMP design experience preferred.
• Experience with Civil3D and other civil engineering design software in professional or academic settings.
• Proficiency in reading construction plans.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD,…