Project Development Assistant Jobs in Columbia, MD

We're working with a growing civil engineering firm in the Baltimore area that's looking to add a Civil Engineer to their team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of public-sector projects, including site development, water resources, infrastructure improvements, school expansions, and recreational facilities. The position provides exposure to the full project lifecycle, from design and permitting through construction support, while working across multiple local jurisdictions.

• Develop site civil designs utilizing Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and related engineering software.
• Prepare grading, drainage, utility, and stormwater management plans for a variety of projects.
• Perform engineering calculations and technical analyses to support project design.
• Assist in preparing construction documents, specifications, and detailed plan sets.
• Conduct research and compile technical reports, findings, and recommendations.
• Support the preparation of engineering opinions of probable cost and construction estimates.
• Participate in site visits, field observations, inspections, and data collection efforts.
• engineers, clients, and regulatory agencies throughout project development.
• Assist with permitting and development approval processes in accordance with local jurisdictional requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in civil site or land development design.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Experience or exposure to stormwater management, drainage design, and utility infrastructure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a collaborative project team.
• Interest in advancing technical expertise within land development, water resources, and infrastructure projects.

• Experience working on public-sector projects.
• Exposure to water resources engineering, transportation, or infrastructure design.
• Familiarity working with municipal permitting and development review processes.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred but not required.

This position offers the chance to join a close-knit engineering team in a collaborative office environment. Employees enjoy a flexible workplace culture with occasional remote work options, strong mentorship opportunities, and exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects. The firm promotes work-life balance with limited overtime and team-oriented events throughout the year.

• Diverse project portfolio spanning infrastructure, land development, water resources, and public facilities.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers and gain broad project exposure.
• Collaborative culture with strong professional development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling and excellent work-life balance.

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

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $55.00/hr.

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 hybrid position in Phoenix,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

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