Civil Site Development Project Design Engineer

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients.

About the role

We are excited to hire an engineer that embodies the entrepreneurial spirit GPD is founded on in our Virginia Beach, VA office. This engineer will share a passion for mentoring and team development while leading project designs with our clients in the Federal market as well as other clients in our Retail/Commercial, Educational, and Healthcare sectors.

Requirements

• Civil Project Design Engineer with 7+ years of industry experience in the Federal, Retail/Commercial, Educational (PK-12 and Higher Ed.), and Healthcare spaces
• Federal design experience a plus
• PE License required
• Experienced in Site Development design
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Proficiency in design software to develop the design deliverables; must be knowledgeable with Civil 3-D and/or AutoCAD
• Proficient with stormwater modeling and management
• Technical understanding of design standards
• Thrives in a work environment where one collaborates with other team members (Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve appropriate design or drawing issues and accomplish objectives
• Excellent communication skills, professional writing skills, and the ability to multi-task between several projects and priorities at one time
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Some travel may be required for construction administration
• Valid Driver’s License is required

Responsibilities

• Multidisciplinary collaboration in our Site Development group provides the opportunity to interact with multiple stakeholders and a wide variety of services that encompass our discipline in the development of site infrastructure projects, including complete A & E design, field services like environmental, geotechnical, and survey
• Technical oversight: overseeing the design process for civil site development and stormwater management, coordinating the permitting and jurisdiction applications/submittals, and ensuring newer engineers’ work meets quality standards at GPD
• Mentoring and developing the Site Development team to further our success in the industry, including civil engineering and technical training, and empowering teammates to find their passion and skills in our industry
• Administrative oversight: using Key Performance Indicators to develop, communicate, and track workflow tasks, scheduling, championing GPD’s quality assurance and client standards, and ensuring project documents are consistent with project plans and within scope and budget

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company contribution
• Bonus
• Vacation & Sick Time
• And much more…