Project Engineer - Civil Site Design Engineer

About the role

Our Client provides full-service civil engineering, transportation engineering, land planning, landscape architecture, and surveying services to private and public sector clients throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The position is based in Annandale, VA or Chantilly, VA and requires in-office work five days a week. The Client is seeking Land Development Senior Project Engineers with 4–7 years of experience. This role is not construction‑focused.

Responsibilities

• Drafting of CAD drawings and details for site and subdivision plans.
• Site layout and utility design.
• Horizontal and vertical design of roadways.
• Preparation of erosion and sediment control plans.
• Generating hydrologic computations for SWM facilities.
• Performing pavement design computations.
• Performing site distance analysis.
• Preparing site work quantity take-offs.
• Coordination with internal and external engineers, architects, etc.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• EIT certificate (preferred).
• Experience designing, preparing, and processing land development applications.
• Experience in Northern Virginia jurisdictions.
• Experience with commercial, residential, and mixed‑use projects.
• Ability to make well‑informed design decisions based on civil engineering concepts and locality requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented to ensure excellence across all work products submitted to project managers.
• Understanding and active contribution to the preparation of full sets of construction plans.

Benefits

• Above‑market compensation and excellent benefits package.
• Substantial 401K contribution.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium option.
• Daily direct access to senior staff who provide mentorship and training.
• Flexible and casual work environment to help maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Collaborative project teams that leverage individual strengths, fostering shared success and growth.
• Backlog of work to ensure career stability.
• Ongoing, high‑profile projects in and around the Mid‑Atlantic region.