Lead Design Engineer

Lead Construction Design Engineer

This role can be based in either our Richmond, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD office.

• Plan, design, and review temporary construction engineering designs for safety, constructability, and code compliance.
• Provide leadership and direction to other design engineers and CAD modelers.
• Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and accountability.
• Work closely with senior management to identify and deliver opportunities for the development and growth of all team members under your supervision.
• Work and communicate effectively with internal entities such as other design engineers, CAD modelers, and field personnel, as well as external entities such as clients, owners, vendors, and consultants.
• Develop safe, economic, and appropriate engineering solutions in collaboration with construction operations teams.
• Optimize means and methods, utilizing in‑house materials where possible, and develop efficient designs.
• Coordinate various project schedules to manage needs of completed engineered submittals.
• Understand varying contract and safety requirements to develop plans safely and in accordance with owner specifications.
• Manage third‑party reviews and complete execution of construction engineering submittals.
• Review project documents with construction estimating staff to develop pre‑bid means, methods, and construction engineering cost estimates.
• Represent the company during client and project management meetings.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by supervisor.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering field.
• Current Professional Engineer license in Virginia and/or Maryland with the ability to obtain other states as necessary.
• Minimum 10 years of design experience in engineering temporary construction works (shoring, erection, demolition, etc.) for bridge/highway projects.

• Detailed engineering design of structural capacity analysis, shoring systems, cofferdams, erection plans, bridge demolition, concrete formwork, slope stability, and foundations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, RISA‑3D, MathCAD, Microsoft Office, and other relevant engineering software.
• Demonstrated time management, multi‑tasking, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate with estimating and operations staff.
• Ability to learn additional engineering responsibilities and a variety of other engineered systems.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.
• Expected annual salary range: $125,000 – $190,000 USD plus profit share.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.