Civil Engineer II - Land Development
About The Position
Legacy Engineering, P.C. is seeking an early-career Civil Engineer II to join its Land Development team in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The role is intended for an engineer with approximately 2–4 years of experience who is ready to contribute to active projects, expand technical abilities, and take on increasing design responsibilities. The Civil Engineer II will work alongside experienced project managers and senior engineers on residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects. The position offers opportunities to apply existing design experience, strengthen technical knowledge, and continue developing toward professional engineering licensure. The engineer will perform design work and prepare construction plans and technical documentation under the guidance of project engineers, with moderate supervision on assigned technical tasks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Approximately 2–4 years of civil engineering design experience, preferably involving land development.
- Working knowledge of civil engineering design principles and construction plan preparation.
- Ability to complete assigned technical design tasks with moderate supervision.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with project teams while managing individual assignments.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward obtaining it.
- Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for site development design.
- Experience with grading, stormwater management, drainage, utility design, and erosion and sediment control.
- Familiarity with Virginia land development regulations, permitting, and local jurisdictional requirements.
- Experience preparing construction documents and responding to agency review comments.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Hydraflow, Storm and Sanitary Analysis, WaterCAD, or similar engineering software.
- Experience working in a civil engineering consulting firm.
Responsibilities
- Prepare civil engineering designs, construction plans, and technical documents for land development projects.
- Perform site layout, grading, drainage, roadway, and utility design under the guidance of project engineers.
- Develop and revise engineering drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Prepare engineering calculations related to stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and site development.
- Assist with preparing technical reports, permit applications, and supporting engineering documentation.
- Review design requirements, identify potential conflicts, and recommend practical solutions.
- Respond to review comments from local and state agencies with guidance from project engineers.
- Coordinate design activities with project managers, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and other technical professionals.
- Participate in project meetings, site visits, and design reviews.
- Manage assigned design tasks, communicate progress, and meet established project deadlines.
Benefits
- 8 paid holidays
- 15 days of PTO
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a no-cost employee medical option
- HSA and FSA plans
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance plans
- 401(k) plan with up to 5% match
- Continuing education and certifications provided
- Some roles might be eligible for the hybrid working program
- Numerous sponsored company events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
