Intermediate Civil Engineer Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

STV is an award-winning national leader consistently ranking among the country's top firms in transportation, bridges, highways, mass transit and rail, and construction and program management. More than 100 years old, the firm provides comprehensive architectural, engineering, planning, environmental, and construction management services for public and private sector clients. Our success is the direct result of our employees' commitment to innovation and quality across more than 40 offices and over 3500 people nationwide. We currently have an opening for a Construction Inspector II in our Transportation division to work on roadway, bridge, and transit-related construction projects to better service our clients in the Washington, DC Metro area.

Responsibilities: Performs construction inspection activities on roadway, bridge, and transit-related construction projects. More specifically:

• Monitors contractor compliance with plans and specifications
• Ensures contractor adherence to project safety
• Checks and verifies layouts
• Reads and interprets construction plans and technical specifications
• Performs (QC) and/or monitors (QA) on-site material testing and sampling
• Performs measurement and documentation of completed quantities of work
• Prepares daily inspection reports
• Serves as the lead/only inspector for small projects (construction value of $5M or less)
• Assists Project Manager and Resident Engineer with other field assignments as needed

Typical assignments will include roadway, bridge, railroad, and local transit (bus and rail) construction projects.

This position requires frequent contact: with engineers and agency personnel to discuss and resolve field construction issues and to obtain technical guidance in specialty areas of engineering and inspections; with the contractor to schedule and coordinate project inspection and resolve problems; with local government and law enforcement agencies to explain work under construction and coordinate traffic control; with suppliers to monitor receipt of materials; with utility companies to coordinate relocation and installation; and with the public to provide information and resolve issues.

The position will receive supervision from a Project Manager and/or Resident Engineer and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Candidate must provide his/her own vehicle, hold a valid state driver's license and clean driving record. Daily travel to project site will be required. Overnight travel is not expected but may be necessary on a limited basis. Candidate must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, traverse rough terrain, walk, or stand for extended periods of time while performing manual tasks, and work outdoors during all types of weather. Candidates may be required to work nights and weekends for specific periods of time.

Minimum of 2 years of construction management (CM) or construction engineering and inspection (CEI) experience with an Associate of Applied Science OR bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field of study from an ABET accredited university.

Applicant must possess the following certifications:

• Concrete Field (VDOT, ACI Conc. Field Level I, or NICET Level II)
• Soil & Aggregate Compaction (VDOT or NICET LEVEL II)
• Asphalt Field Level I & II (VDOT)
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control & Flagger (VDOT)
• 30 Hour OSHA Safety Training

The applicant must acquire the following certifications (at no cost to the candidate) within 6 months of beginning employment, as schedule permits for the following areas:

• Pavement Marking (VDOT)
• Surface Treatment (VDOT)
• Slurry Surfacing (VDOT)
• GRIT (VDOT)
• Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector (Virginia DEQ)
• Stormwater Management Inspector (Virginia DEQ)
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training (NRC Recognized Provider)
• RR RWP (WMATA, CSX, NS)

• Experience with VDOT and DDOT and knowledge of their Roadway and Bridge standards and specifications
• Railroad / Transit Experience (CSX and/or NS / WMATA VRE)
• Experience with local utility agencies surrounding DC
• Environmental permit compliance inspection experience preferred, including knowledge of SWPPP, Pollution Prevention, Spill Containment Plans, C-107 process, VDOT’s VSMP, ESCCC, and MS4 programs

Compensation Range: $71,183.00 - $80,890.00

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.