Civil Engineer

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

Clark Nexsen is seeking a Civil Engineer. Who will be responsible for assisting in various aspects of the Civil engineering portion of a project while working under the supervision and guidance of a licensed Civil Engineer. Typical responsibilities include tasks associated with designing land development projects. This person will work in stand-alone and multi-discipline design teams supervised by senior engineers and project managers on projects of all sizes.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

Performing various aspects of Civil design as directed by a Senior Civil Engineer including conceptual studies, design analyses, calculations, site design for buildings or subdivisions, design for infrastructure projects, and design related to a business development activity such as a response to a Request for Proposal (RFP).

Preparation of programming documents, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents as directed

Coordination and communication with design team members to ensure the Civil design details integrate properly with the work of all other project disciplines

Preparation of marketing and presentation materials as directed

Performing Civil services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids as directed

Performing Civil services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings as directed

Complying with quality control policies and procedures

Learn and implement department and company standards

Develop analysis and design skills

Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members

Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Senior Engineers, Project Managers and Design Managers

Working with a team of architects, engineers, interior designers and landscape architects

Project responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

Perform tasks as directed by senior staff

Responsible for document organization and clarity

Responsible for discipline drawing coordination

Completing sections and details produced to a schematic-level of completion by the Engineer

Creating schematic-level site layout and grading plans for projects of low to moderate complexity

Creating schematic level roadway layout and grading plans

Development of manual calculations and analytical models for Civil analysis and design purposes

Participate in developing a model of the site design and utilities in Civil 3D on projects where modeling is a requirement

Assist with preparing LEED templates on projects where LEED certification is a requirement

Adhere to project budget and schedule

Required Skills

Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondence.

Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups

Have a client-oriented attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services

Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole

Be dedicated to the advancement of the engineering profession

Required Experience

Graduate of an ABET-accredited 4-, 5-, or 6-year engineering program in one of the following disciplines:

Civil Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering

Civil Engineering Technology

Post-graduate degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering-related degree may be given additional consideration

Completed or be in a position to complete the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and all other state requirements for certification as an EIT is preferred.

A Civil Engineer should have 2-4 years of specific, post-graduation, Civil engineering experience that includes experience with designing a site, roadway, subdivision, or utilities; development of manual calculations and analytical models for Civil analysis and design purposes; development of construction documents (drawings and specifications), coordination with other design team members, and experience in responding to construction phase queries and submittals.

Pursuing Professional Engineer licensure (PE) within 36 months of being hired.

Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices and pursuing LEED AP accreditation is desirable

Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process

Active membership in NSPE, ASCE or other related professional organizations is desirable

A Civil Engineer should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, and information management.

Working familiarity with design and production software to a point of being able to utilize the software in the development of project documents and interact with other project team members in their use of the software is highly desirable.

Working Conditions

At JMT, we prioritize a healthy work/life balance and offer a flexible hybrid working schedule. JMT offers a hybrid work schedule. The selected candidate is expected to work in a JMT office location at least three days per week or as needed to perform assigned duties. While most of our work is desk-based, there may be times when standing, walking, bending and lifting of minimal weight are required. Our office environment is comfortable, has adequate lighting and temperature, and is free from noise, dust, and other hazards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

This position is located at 4525 Main Street, Suite 1400, Virginia Beach, VA. View the Google Map in full screen.

Company

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JMT

Founded in 1971, JMT is a 100% employee-owned firm that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architectural, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. Our staff of more than 1,300 professionals -- engineers, architects, landscape architects, planners, environmental scientists, surveyors, construction and program managers, inspectors, designers, CADD technicians, and GIS and information technology specialists -- is dedicated to the highest-quality project performance.

JMT has grown considerably during the past four decades.  The company was founded primarily to perform engineering services in support of land development projects.  In 1979, JMT entered the public works market by focusing on transportation engineering for Federal, state and local public agencies. Over time, JMT extensively diversified both our service offerings and our client base.

Today, JMT provides consulting services to a wide variety of public and private entities.  This diversification of markets and services has resulted in considerable geographic expansion from our original office in Silver Spring, Maryland, to strategically located offices across the United States.