Civil Engineering New Graduate | Fairfax, VA

Civil Engineering New Graduate | Fairfax, VA 100% Employee-Owned | Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Civil Engineering New Graduate in Fairfax, VA. This entry-level role offers hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your expertise from day one.

You will support engineering analysis, site design, field inspections, reports, and permit applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams and working within project budgets. This role supports work across survey, data center, and education markets, delivering resilient, environmentally responsible infrastructure.

At a Glance

Location:

Fairfax, VA Discipline:
Civil Markets:
Survey;
Data Centers;
Education Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Travel:
Up to 5%

Work Schedule:

full-time in office

Sponsorship:
Not available

What You'll DoAssist with engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, site drainage and grading design, and learning the civil engineering trade.

Perform basic calculations, including hydraulic calculations, traffic projections, piling or rebar calculations, and calculations to balance site earthwork.

Assist in designing water and sewer systems for smaller private and larger municipal systems.

Assist with grading and stormwater designs for commercial, industrial, and residential site plans.

Interact with clients to gather project requirements, communicate technical information, and build client relationships through professional communication.

Support consulting-project execution, including project planning and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives.

Assist with documenting design decisions and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.

Analyze low to medium complexity engineering tasks, propose innovative solutions, and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions.

Participate in IMEG quality control processes to ensure engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards, and client requirements.

Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in civil engineering, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.Prioritize safety and regulatory compliance, interpret state and local design criteria, and apply them to specific project needs.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, while working within the project's monetary budget to meet project goals and client expectations.

What You'll Bring (Required)
Education Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required

Required Skills/Abilities Basic skills or knowledge with AutoCAD Civil 3D software and the ability to complete AutoCAD training sessions as quickly as possible

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges

Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays

Preferred

Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

Engineer in Training (EIT) License preferred

About the Team Civil and survey team supporting federal, data center, and education clients across the DC/VA/MD regionGSA and federal facility work including NCR Region 11 AE IDIQ and mission-critical data center projects

Site civil, SUE, ALTA, grading, and drainage with strong education and industrial activity

Multi-discipline coordination with landscape architecture and planning

Recent work includes GSA NCR Region 11 AE IDIQ, Government / Federal;
Project Well Data Center, Data Center; and Taylor Elementary School Feasibility, Education.

Why IMEGWe put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

Consultancy 101: our structured development program that builds your consulting and technical foundation from day oneAn assigned mentor to guide your growth from day oneIDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

Employee ownership (ESOP): fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharingPE, SE, and other license exam prep, with a clear path from EIT to PEDress…