Civil project Engineer

2 weeks ago

Henrico, United States KBJW Full time $75,000 - $95,000
Job DescriptionJob Description

Koontz Bryant Johnson Williams (KBJW) is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join our dynamic growing team in our Henrico, Virginia office.

Named a 2023 Top Workplace by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, KBJW is a fun, family-oriented business, dedicated to the success of our employees, clients, and our communities. For more than 30 years, we have served as a leading engineering firm in the Mid-Atlantic Region. With our rapid growth and several strategic acquisitions there is an excellent opportunity to begin a fulfilling career at KBJW.

KBJW offers interesting projects, a friendly atmosphere, professional development, and a competitive benefits package. We look for employees who are willing to work hard, solve problems and help us grow.


Position Summary:

A Civil Project Engineer's primary function is to draft and design (with guidance from Senior Project Engineers and Project Managers) site developments. Typical elements will include roads, layout, water and sewer, drainage, grading, storm water management, and erosion control. The Project Engineer will be responsible for meeting project schedules as assigned by their Supervisor.


Job Responsibilities:

  • Prepare conceptual and preliminary site masterplans, meeting the various zoning constraints for the given jurisdiction (setbacks, buffers, parking requirements, etc.).
  • Work with GIS Shapefiles obtained from localities as well as DEM and/or LAS files to develop preliminary topographical maps for preliminary engineering and due diligence. This includes experience working with AutoDesk Recap, Civil 3D's Planning and Analysis workspace, ArcGIS or other software necessary to generate GIS linework as well as contours in AutoCAD from DEM's and/or LAS files.
  • Assist in the preparation of construction documents (drawings/plans, specifications, spreadsheets, exhibits, reports, diagrams, etc.) for inclusion and/or stand-alone sets for submission to local, state, and/or federal governmental review agencies.
  • Perform CAD drafting, using AutoCAD Civil 3D on a regular basis to transform conceptual designs into final drawings. Basic proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D is required, to include the creation of surfaces, pipe networks, pressure networks, alignments, profiles, and parcels. Experience with corridor modeling is desired, but not required. Must have experience utilizing Civil 3D to dynamically label all aspects of a site plan.
  • Work within a team of other professionals (landscape architects, geotechnical engineers, soil scientists, surveyors, etc.) to assist in the development of construction documents for various types of land development, including residential (single family, townhomes, multi-family, etc.), retail/commercial, industrial, and institutional uses.
  • Delineate drainage areas, determine time of concentration, and weighted C-values to calculate stormwater flowrates using the rational method and utilize that information to design stormsewer gravity systems. Should be familiar with VDOT drainage structures and standards.
  • Assist in the preparation of Erosion and Sediment Control plans and have familiarity with the requirements of the current Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook (VSMH) published by the Virginia DEQ as well as requirements from local jurisdictions.
  • Assist with the preparation of Stormwater Management plans and have a basic understanding of the Water Quality and Quantity regulatory requirements and the VSMH.
  • Assist with addressing site plan comments provided by local reviewing agencies, to include meeting with reviewers to fully understand the comments provided.
  • Work with a Project Manager to ensure quality control procedures, as defined in the KBJW resource documents and checklists, are followed.
  • Provide technical support to junior CAD Technicians and new engineering graduates who have limited drafting and site design experience.
  • Have a basic understand construction terminology and other concepts related to civil engineering, site design, landscape architecture, surveying, and construction practices.



Job Qualifications:

  • 4 year accredited engineering degree or equivalent qualified experience as defined by DPOR
  • Engineer-in-Training/ Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate preferred
  • Valid Driver's License
  • 2+ years of experience with Civil 3D and site design
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
  • Adobe Photoshop, Bluebeam, Acrobat, etc. experience a plus
  • Sketch-up, Revit, or Parametric Modeling software experience a plus
  • Experience with design software associated with pressure pipe systems, gravity sewer systems, and stormwater modeling
  • Ability to work with a minimal level of supervision
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Great attitude and a desire to grow professionally

Physical Requirements:

  • May require the ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, and manipulate (carry, lift, move) light to medium weights of 10-30 pounds.
  • Ability to walk construction job sites.
  • Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate technical equipment, read technical information and to analyze complex data.

Why KBJW?

KBJW employees receive competitive compensation as well as the following benefits:

  • Comprehensive group medical insurance including health, dental, vision and life.
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • 401K retirement
  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible work hours
  • Profit-sharing and bonuses

KBJW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities as defined by the ADA.

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