Senior Civil Engineer - Federal

Overview

Senior Civil Engineer II – Civil, Federal project work in Virginia Beach, VA. Full-Time/Regular. This role requires performing and directing civil engineering duties on multi-discipline building design projects of moderate to large scope, and projects that involve only civil engineering. Federal project experience—specifically NAFAC and DOD work—is highly desirable.

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

• Perform civil engineering duties as a Senior Civil Engineer including analysis and design involving utilities, roadways, site grading, stormwater management, erosion control, and site plan preparation.
• Supervise and direct the work of Civil Engineers and EI/EITs assigned to the project.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines; manage the production of contract documents; and satisfy project budget and schedule requirements.
• Concurrently lead several projects of moderate complexity and scope when required by schedule and/or resource constraints.
• Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of services.
• Manage the Civil portion of multi-discipline projects and work with assigned Project Managers to meet project budget, schedule, goals, and objectives.
• Coordinate, supervise, and communicate all aspects of the Civil design within multi-discipline teams to ensure that civil design details integrate properly with all other disciplines.
• Communicate with the Contractor on Design-Build projects to verify suitability of systems and materials selected.
• Manage and supervise Civil support services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids.
• Manage and supervise Civil support services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings.
• Ensure staff compliance with quality control policies and procedures.
• Work with, respond to, and take direction from Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, Operations Directors, and senior management.
• Assist in presenting projects to clients, contractors, project team members, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, and members of the public through all stages of the project.
• Actively support Company marketing and business development activities.
• Establish and maintain positive client relationships.
• Provide technical guidance to Civil staff.
• Mentor and monitor the professional development of Civil staff.
• Assist Department Director and Department Head in developing new and/or revised processes and procedures.
• Represent the Department Head (DH) when the DH is unavailable.
• Lead staff training sessions.
• Provide input to Department Head on staff annual performance reviews.

• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state, preferably in the local jurisdiction.
• NCEES record preferred for reciprocal licensure.
• Understanding of sustainable design principles; LEED AP preferred.
• Additional certifications (e.g., CFM, CDT, CCS, or CCCA) encouraged.
• Active involvement in professional organizations like NSPE or ASCE is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Proactive and collaborative attitude with a commitment to quality service and continuous professional growth.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and lead by example.

• Graduation from an ABET-accredited 4-, 5-, or 6-year engineering program in one of the following disciplines:
• • Civil Engineering
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering
  • Civil Engineering Technology
• A post-graduate degree in Civil Engineering or a related field may be given additional consideration
• A Senior Civil Engineer should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management. Additional consideration may be given for experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater…