Federal Civil Engineer

About the role

As a Federal Civil Engineer, you will focus on the delivery of civil site development projects and assist in the design, construction, and project management of a wide variety of projects involving grading design, stormwater design, erosion control design, culvert design, pavement design, etc.

Responsibilities

• Support civil site development design including grading, drainage, stormwater systems, utilities, erosion control, and pavement layouts.
• Aid in the preparation of plans, specifications, reports, and permitting documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Involvement in project planning, scheduling, and coordination with federal clients and contractors.
• Engage in field visits and on-site reviews as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients and project partners in a professional, solutions-oriented manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Licensed PE or ability and interest to obtain PE and/or be in active pursuit of registration.
• Understanding of civil site development (i.e., Site Plans, Permitting, Grading, Storm Water Management, Storm Water Design).
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D for design and drafting.
• Exposure to transportation-related civil design.
• Comfort in client-facing roles, including presenting technical information.
• Ability to work across teams and contribute to multi-disciplinary project delivery.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new engineering challenges.
• Ability to support multiple projects and manage deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Skills

• Autodesk Civil 3D for design and drafting.
• Transportation-related civil design.
• Client-facing roles.
• Collaborative team environments.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Learning and adapting to new challenges.

Benefits

Black & Veatch offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances, disability, a robust wellness program, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. Additional benefits include a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, and a voluntary legal plan.