Civil Engineer

About the role

Bowhead is seeking a Civil Engineer to support an upcoming effort at NAWCAD in Patuxent River, MD. The Civil Engineer will support facility design and construction efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support facility design and construction efforts from project inception through construction
• Perform civil engineering design and production support, including developing complete construction documents such as drawings, specifications, and supporting design analyses
• Apply expertise in both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build project delivery methods
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and oversight to junior engineers and designers
• Review civil engineering work products for code compliance, constructability, and quality assurance
• Support project planning activities, including estimating design effort and assisting in negotiations with Architectural-Engineering (A/E) firms and General Contractors
• Evaluate contractor submittals and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction phases
• Cover multidisciplinary design efforts to ensure integration across civil, structural, and environmental components
• Ensure all deliverables meet federal, state, and local codes, as well as NAVFAC standards and contract requirements
• Prepare and deliver high-level briefings and technical presentations to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5+ years of specialized experience in civil engineering design, including schematic design and design development
• Demonstrated experience in Design and Contract Document preparation for new and existing buildings similar to the building types prevalent in the NAVFAC Washington Area of Responsibility
• Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and Local codes
• Ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design software, including StormCad, TR55-HydroCad, HEC-HMS, PCASE, and Water Gems
• Experience in site layout, roadways, grading, erosion and sediment control, utilities, and stormwater management/low impact development design
• Ability to prepare and provide high-level briefs to senior leadership. Oral and written communication skills must be highly developed

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Skills

• Technical leadership and mentorship
• Project planning and coordination
• Code compliance and quality assurance
• Design and contract document preparation
• Site layout, roadways, grading, erosion and sediment control, utilities, and stormwater management/low impact development design
• High-level briefing and presentation skills

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• Professional growth opportunities
• Flexible work schedule

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time position