Job Description

Entry-Level Civil Engineer

We are seeking a motivated Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join a growing civil engineering and land development team. This role provides hands-on experience in site development, grading, stormwater management, wet utilities, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, permitting, and construction documentation.

The engineer will work directly under licensed Professional Engineers and contribute to active projects early in their career, building a strong foundation toward EIT and PE licensure.

What You'll Do

• Design site layouts and grading for residential and small commercial sites in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland
• Design stormwater management facilities and erosion and sediment control plans
• Lay out and size wet utilities
• Build hydrologic and hydraulic models and prepare supporting reports
• Produce plans and details using AutoCAD, along with calculations and basis-of-design reports in Excel and Word
• Draft responses to review comments from DCRA, DOEE, DC Water, DDOT Public Space, and Virginia and Maryland equivalents
• Participate in site visits and gain hands-on experience seeing projects through construction
• Work closely with licensed engineers for guidance, feedback, and technical development

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree, completed or nearing completion
• FE exam passed or planned; this position is designed to support the path toward professional licensure
• Demonstrated AutoCAD ability through coursework, internship, or other relevant experience; Civil 3D is a plus
• Internship or co-op experience involving real engineering deliverables, with the ability to explain your personal contributions
• Exposure to grading, stormwater, utilities, or civil plan production
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to go beyond the minimum, whether through work experience, personal projects, extracurricular activities, or long-term pursuits
• Based in the greater Washington, D.C. area or willing to relocate, as projects are concentrated locally

Benefits

• Supervised EIT experience in grading, stormwater, utilities, permitting, and construction under licensed Professional Engineers
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays and paid time off that increases with tenure
• 401(k) with employer match
• Increasing flexibility as you develop the ability to manage projects and responsibilities independently

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