Civil Engineer I
About The Position
Bowman is hiring a Civil Engineer I for its Winchester, Virginia team. The role applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to moderately complex projects. With general instruction and guidance from senior staff, the engineer conceptualizes and completes assigned phases of large land and site development projects, helps prepare plans, specifications, and reports, and performs design work and calculations using computer-aided software. The engineer also supports design-problem resolution through field investigations or inspections, detailed design and calculations, checking computations, and coordinating project design aspects. Work is reviewed by more senior staff. The engineer collaborates with senior engineers, clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams. The position calls for sound communication, teamwork, organization, problem-solving, data interpretation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and time-sensitive tasks. The role may be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements, and includes work in an office and occasional activity at job or construction sites. Bowman describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive of employee growth. Compensation is commensurate with experience, with a stated range of $63,590–$79,487 per year, plus eligible variable compensation, if any. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, with eligibility potentially varying by position, location, and employment status.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline by the time of employment.
- Experience using computer applications and civil engineering design software such as Civil3D in a professional or academic setting.
- Familiarity with reading construction plans.
- Familiarity with storm drain modeling and Rational Method hydrologic calculations.
- Familiarity with open-channel and detention-basin modeling and design.
- Experience researching zoning, development standards, development review processes, compliance matters, regulations, and standards.
- Ability to multitask and coordinate across multiple projects, clients, and sub-consultants.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Projects.
- Ability to communicate effectively, work independently and collaboratively, and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) credential.
- Civil engineering experience; land and site development industry experience is also a plus.
- Land development engineering experience and skills, including large- and small-scale drainage and BMP design.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, AES, CIVILD, WSPGW, PCSWMM, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS.
- Familiarity with HEC-RAS modeling and CLOMR/LOMR applications and processing.
Responsibilities
- Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to moderately complex projects.
- Work with senior engineers, clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on engineering project issues.
- Conceptualize the initial civil design approach for assigned phases of large land and site development projects.
- Complete civil engineering work for assigned phases of large land and site development projects.
- Assist with developing plans, specifications, and reports.
- Perform design work and calculations using computer-aided software.
- Provide technical assistance in resolving design problems, including field investigations or inspections, detailed design and calculations, checking design computations completed by others, and coordinating design aspects.
- Prepare or assist with reports, narratives, development applications, submittal documents, and response letters.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
