Civil Designer - Water & Wastewater

Job Description

Timmons Group is seeking a talented Civil Designer to join our dynamic Water/Wastewater Group in our Richmond, VA office. The qualified individual will perform civil site design tasks for a variety of water/wastewater infrastructure projects. The complexity and fast‑paced nature of our client’s needs create a dynamic environment for our team members, fostering a culture of teamwork, diverse training opportunities, and a sense of ownership in the successful outcome of the project.

• Use professional judgment to independently complete assigned engineering designs.
• Lead and execute civil site design tasks across diverse infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and mentor junior engineers.
• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure technical accuracy.
• Make impactful design decisions that align with client goals and project timelines.
• Identify and resolve technical, scheduling, or financial challenges.
• Support construction oversight and respond to contractor inquiries.
• Contribute to proposals, cost estimates, and client communications.
• Act as a technical expert on assigned projects and, when required, as Project Manager on smaller scope or specialty projects.

• At least three years of design/engineering experience in municipal infrastructure is required.
• Intermediate to advanced ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D software is required.
• Ability to use other engineering automation tools (Revit, BIM 360) is preferred.
• Must possess strong technical verbal and writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non‑routine tasks and engineering activities.
• Must demonstrate two‑way communication to effectively work with internal staff.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000. Offers are based on a range of job‑related factors such as internal equity, experience, skills, education, credentials and role complexity.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.