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Experience: 5-10 Years
Specialty: Land Development Design
Location: Clarendon, Arlington, VA (In office)
Full Time
$80,000 – $90,000 per year

DeMarr Engineering is a unique civil engineering firm with a parent site contracting company, making us one of the only true design-build land development firms. We are a small, yet effective engineering firm; our engineers are more hands-on with a wider range of skills than other typical civil engineering firms. Join our team today to find out firsthand how you can learn new skills, tackle impressive projects and achieve career-growth at an always-growing and employee-first company.

We are seeking a Civil Project Engineer with 5–10 years of land development experience to join our team. This role serves as a lead designer and project driver
, responsible for managing design efforts from concept through submission while supporting project execution and coordination.

You will work on a diverse range of projects throughout Northern Virginia and Washington, DC
, gaining direct exposure to jurisdictional processes and real-world site development challenges.

• Lead civil engineering design for land development projects
• Manage design production, coordination, and quality control
• Prepare and oversee:
  • Site layout and grading plans
  • Utility design
  • Stormwater management systems
• Perform engineering calculations and ensure technical accuracy
• Prepare and respond to jurisdictional review comments
• Communicate directly with clients, reviewers, and agencies
• Ensure designs meet all applicable regulatory requirements
• Coordinate internally with survey crews and junior staff

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• EIT required; PE preferred or actively pursuing licensure
• 5–10 years of experience in civil site/land development design
• High proficiency in:
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Grading, utilities, SWM, and E&S design
  • Local jurisdictional processes (No
    
    VA/DC experience preferred)
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Engineers who take ownership of their work and projects

• Strong communicators who can work directly with clients and agencies

• Detail-oriented professionals who value accuracy and efficiency

• Team players who want hands-on experience and accelerated growth

For general inquiries about our future openings, please contact careers .