Civil Engineer

Job Title: Civil Engineer

Job Description

This position offers an opportunity for a Civil Engineer to work on a diverse mix of public-focused projects, including water resources, site development, infrastructure improvements, and school additions. You will contribute to projects involving development approval processes and new and existing urban infrastructure, with exposure to multiple jurisdictions and a strong emphasis on collaborative, project-based work. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who enjoys wearing multiple hats, wants to grow in site development and water resources, and values a stable, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Design portions of civil engineering projects using office software, modeling tools, and Civil 3D technology.
• Support site development and water resources projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater management design.
• Complete engineering calculations using standard engineering formulas and computer-based tools to solve design problems.
• Prepare project specifications and materials by researching products and using manufacturer catalogs to define materials, installation methods, inspection requirements, and payment items.
• Develop design details and prepare complete plan sets for review and submission.
• Assist with the development of engineering and construction cost estimates for various project types.
• Perform field observation, inspection, and data collection activities under the direction of SR engineering staff.
• Conduct research and prepare clear, objective summary reports to support project design, approvals, and inspections.
• Support projects involving development approval processes, including compliance with MDE water resources and stormwater management requirements, Baltimore County development procedures, and WSSC review and approvals.
• Participate in projects for recreation parks, healthcare facilities, K12 schools, higher education, and community buildings, with a focus on public-sector work.
• Collaborate closely with internal, multi-disciplinary project teams to coordinate design tasks and resolve technical issues.
• Communicate with client staff and internal design team members as directed by SR engineering staff to ensure project requirements and expectations are met.
• Assist in the design and coordination of new infrastructure and additions to existing infrastructure in urban settings.
• Contribute to school addition projects and other public facility improvements, ensuring alignment with applicable standards and jurisdictional requirements.

Essential Skills

• 03 years of experience in land development design or related civil engineering verticals such as water resources or transportation.
• Foundational knowledge of civil engineering principles related to site development, water resources, grading, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Proficiency or strong familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Experience or training with AutoCAD Civil 3D for site design, grading, and plan production.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations using standard formulas and software tools.
• Ability to design project components using Civil 3D and related modeling technology.
• Experience or coursework related to land development, stormwater, and stormwater management.
• Interest in growing within site development, water resources, and land development engineering.
• Ability to prepare and interpret site plans, grading plans, and drainage layouts.
• Strong written skills to prepare objective summary reports and technical documentation.
• Strong verbal communication skills to interact with client staff and internal design teams under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Ability to assist with field observation, inspection, and data collection activities.
• Organizational skills to work effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Willingness to work on public-sector projects, including parks, schools, healthcare, and community facilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to or familiarity with MDE requirements for water resources and stormwater management.
• Exposure to Baltimore County development processes and related approval procedures.
• Exposure to WSSC review and approval processes for utility and infrastructure projects.
• Experience or interest in working across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments.
• Experience supporting school additions, recreation parks, healthcare facilities, K12, higher education, or community building projects.
• Interest in working in a smaller, collaborative firm environment with multi-disciplinary project teams.
• engineering staff while developing independent problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

The role is based in a modern, beautiful office with approximately 3035 employees, organized into four multi-disciplinary work groups, each led by a team lead. The culture emphasizes collaboration, project team engagement, and a supportive environment where staff regularly participate in office and off-site activities such as baseball outings and social events like chili cookouts. The work pace is fast, but the firm emphasizes balance and does not expect long hours or excessive overtime. Standard work hours are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a core hours policy requiring presence from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to support team coordination. The firm offers flexibility for remote days when pre-planned and may adjust schedules from time to time during the summer. You will work with modern civil engineering tools, including AutoCAD and Civil 3D, in a stable firm that has operated for over 25 years and values a collaborative, team-focused culture.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, MD.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Phoenix,MD.

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