Senior Civil Engineer; Federal Site Development

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Reporting to the Civil Group Lead, the Senior Civil Engineer is responsible for leading the planning, design, and production of civil engineering deliverables for Federal site development projects. This position serves as a technical leader and Designer of Record (DOR), ensuring the completeness, quality, and timely execution of project work while maintaining budget and schedule commitments.

The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise in site development, grading and drainage, utility design, stormwater management, and civil infrastructure design. This position requires a highly motivated engineer who can independently execute complex assignments, mentor junior staff, and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Projects primarily support U.S. Department of Defense and Federal Civilian agencies, including USACE, NAVFAC, NASA, FAA, GSA, OBO, Defense Contractors, and Intelligence Community clients.

This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office.

• Lead civil site development design from concept through construction.
• Perform site layout, utility, roadway, grading, drainage, and pavement design.
• Complete hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including stormwater detention and water quality design.
• Design storm drainage systems, detention ponds, erosion and sediment control measures, and utility infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering calculations, reports, technical studies, and project specifications.
• Research and apply applicable municipal, state, federal, and project-specific regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.
• Serve as Designer of Record (DOR) and seal construction documents as required.
• Manage discipline budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Perform quality control reviews and ensure compliance with company and client standards.
• Present technical solutions and findings to clients and project stakeholders.
• Execute complex and non-routine assignments with minimal supervision.
• Construction Administration
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Review contractor submittals and shop drawings.
• Support change order evaluations and construction-phase services.
• Conduct field investigations and site observations as required.
• Coordinate with survey teams and oversee topographic and utility surveying efforts when necessary.

• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.
• Provide ongoing technical guidance and quality reviews.
• Support staff growth through training and project coaching.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within the civil engineering team.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of civil site development design experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, and site design.
• Strong understanding of municipal codes, permitting requirements, and industry design standards.
• Experience preparing technical specifications and construction documents.
• Experience supporting construction administration activities, including RFIs and submittals.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and lead design efforts.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal…