Pennoni is seeking a motivated and experienced Project Civil Engineer to join our Winchester VA office on a full-time basis.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of municipal and development projects while working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary professional environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare and oversee the development of construction drawings, technical specifications, and construction contract documents.
- Provide comprehensive civil engineering design services, including site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility infrastructure design.
- Support a wide range of project types, including linear utility extension, local public improvements, industrial, commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments (single-family and multi-family).
- Design and coordinate paving, drainage, grading, water, wastewater, and related site improvements.
- Collaborate effectively within a team-based environment, including mentoring and supporting junior engineering staff.
- Coordinate and manage communication among internal teams and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, architects, and regulatory agencies.
- Participate in project marketing, planning, scoping, and proposal development activities.
- Manage assigned projects from concept through construction, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, and permitting requirements.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum of six (6) years of progressive professional experience in civil engineering, preferably within land development.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or the ability to obtain Virginia licensure within six (6) months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience with industrial, commercial, retail, and residential land development projects.
- Experience with supporting municipalities on a variety of planning and design services.
- Prior project management and/or team leadership experience.
- Proven ability to manage project budgets and maintain project profitability.
- Proficiency with engineering design software, including AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), MS Project, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Target Compensation Range $97,000-$115,000
Why Pennoni?
At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline
- At least six years of progressive professional civil engineering experience, preferably in land development
- Professional Engineer license in Virginia, or ability to obtain Virginia licensure within six months of hire
- Experience with industrial, commercial, retail, and residential land development projects
- Experience supporting municipalities with planning and design services
- Project management and/or team leadership experience
- Ability to manage project budgets and maintain profitability
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Project, and Adobe Acrobat
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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What We Do
Pennoni is a multidisciplinary engineering and design consulting firm that partners with public and private clients to address infrastructure, environmental, and community challenges. Its capabilities span civil/site design, transportation and construction engineering, management and inspection, materials testing, environmental services, planning, surveying, and energy solutions. The firm develops smart, sustainable solutions intended to improve communities and help clients plan, design, build, and maintain resilient places.
