Civil Project Designer

Overview

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of nearly 2,900+ employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners.

From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact.

We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG is growing, and we'd love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Civil Project Designer in our Fairfax, VA office
. As a Civil Project Designer you will be responsible for leading design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for low to moderate complexity projects and collaborate with senior staff for the delivery of larger and high complexity projects. They will be responsible for working closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide engineering solutions and advice to clients to ensure positive outcomes.

Primary responsibilities will include engineering analysis, design and implementation oversight of Civil Engineering projects. This position will be expected to work within the project's monetary budget, train, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

• Direct and train Civil Design Technicians to assist them in completing reports, exhibits, plans and specifications and permit applications as required by the project's contractual scope.
• Prepare grading and stormwater designs for commercial, industrial, and residential site plans.
• Lead design efforts for the analysis of Civil Engineering Projects;
  Utilize engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards.
• Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively;
  Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication.
• Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects;
  Lead efforts in project planning, budgeting, and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives;
  Document design decisions and instructions from clients while monitoring project design progress as related to percent complete and fee expended.
• Analyze engineering problems and propose innovative solutions;
  Collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions.
• Provide in-process design reviews of Civil Engineering design, calculations, and specifications;
  Implement IMEG quality control processes to ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Civil Engineering;
  Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
• Prioritize safety and regulatory compliance in all aspects of engineering work;
  Interpret state and local design criteria and apply it to the specific project needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.
• Identify potential project problems and seek advice from the Project Manager.

• Proficiency of industry standard engineering software and tools, primarily Civil 3D.
• Proficient with pipe networking and road corridors.
• Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications.
• Strong training and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel up to 15% with occasional overnight stays.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required.
• 5 years of experience minimum required, 6 preferred, in the building design…