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Dewberry is currently seeking a Site / Civil Engineer for its Land Development operation. This opportunity is open in our Lanham Maryland office.

This position requires seven (7) plus years of experience in civil design of land development activities including: design of grading, storm water management, soil erosion & sediment control, public and private roadways, storm drainage and water & sewer design. The selected candidate will become part of a growing team that provides complete, comprehensive land development services to a variety of clients. This position requires subject matter knowledge and breadth/depth experience to move projects from concept to completion including design work, plan and permit processing, and construction phase services.

Individual will be responsible for preparation and coordination of all Land Development design aspects; work closely with Senior Project Manager and agency staff.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend.  Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

• Selected candidate will be part of a multi-discipline team who design and develop construction plans for site civil/infrastructure projects.
• Specific work may include but is not limited to:
• Client communication
• Construction document (plan and specifications) and technical reports preparation and/or oversight
• Engineering analyses and cost estimates
• Quality control/quality assurance in order to deliver a quality design product.
• Other duties as required.

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering or proven equal experience.
• Three (3) years of experience directly related to the design and execution of Land Development Projects required. Five or more years preferred.
• FE required. PE in the State of Maryland preferred.
• Preparation of reports, exhibits and Site/Civil Construction Plans.
• Strong technical capabilities in various Software Applications including but not limited to:
• AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and Abode Acrobat.
• Strong understanding of civil site design for retail, commercial, residential, and urban redevelopment projects required.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D or other model-based software is desirable.
• Experienced individual must be capable of delivering projects that meet technical requirements on time and within budget.
• Skill sets must include the ability to perform and /or direct civil related engineering work on diverse design projects across various market segments and with varying degrees of complexity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to become proficient in Dewberry engineering practices, standards, and Dewberry-specific software programs.

The salary range for this position is $94,000-$120,000 in our Lanham, MD office. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

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The salary range for this position is $94,000-$120,000 in our Lanham, MD office.