Civil Designer – Land Development

Atwell•Reston, VA

About The Position

Atwell, LLC is hiring a Civil Designer for land development work. The role supports design staff with drafting practices, standards, and procedures and uses AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software to produce accurate work aligned with Atwell standards. The designer prepares civil engineering drawings for site layout, grading, soil erosion and sediment control, storm sewer, water, sanitary sewer, construction layout, and construction staking. The position also reviews project survey data and development documents, revises plans in response to comments, and communicates workflow status to project leaders to support project schedules and chargeability goals. Atwell is a privately owned consulting, engineering, and construction services company with more than 2,000 team members across over 75 locations. The posted pay range is $35–$46 USD. Atwell describes its work environment and benefits program as designed to support employees’ personal and professional needs.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
4–10 years of civil design experience in residential, commercial, or industrial land development required.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.

Nice To Haves

Technical certificate or associate degree in drafting or engineering technology.

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource for design staff regarding drafting practices, standards, and procedures.
Use AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software to complete assignments accurately and in alignment with Atwell standards.
Produce civil engineering drawings for site layout, grading, soil erosion and sediment control, storm sewer, water, sanitary sewer plans, construction layout, and construction staking.
Review project survey data to assess existing site conditions and development factors, including ALTA surveys, legal descriptions, easement documents, and condo documents.
Edit and revise plans based on comments from municipalities, agencies, and clients.
Communicate regularly with Project Managers and Team Leaders about workflow status to support chargeability and project schedule goals.

Benefits

Generous paid time off.
Paid parental leave.
Flexible work schedules available for some positions.
Tenure awards with travel vouchers.
Competitive compensation packages.
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards.
401(k) match of 1:1 up to 4% of compensation.
Tuition assistance.
Student loan repayment.
Paid licensing and certification fees and renewals.
Financial rewards for obtaining licensure.
Employee referral rewards.
Annual wellness reimbursement.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Family planning and IVF benefits.
Pet insurance.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Employer-paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance.
Supplemental accident, hospitalization, and critical illness benefits.
Member Assistance Program with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services.