Civil Project Designer - Northern Virginia

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members.We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of nearly 2,900+ employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners.From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first.We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work.We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuoustraining and development opportunities, andcommunity impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG is growing, and we'd love to have you join our team!We are currently seeking a Civil Project Designer in our Fairfax, VA office. As a Civil Project Designer you will be responsible for leading design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for low to moderate complexity projects and collaborate with senior staff for the delivery of larger and high complexity projects. They will be responsible for working closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide engineering solutions and advice to clients to ensure positive outcomes. Primary responsibilities will include engineering analysis, design and implementation oversight of Civil Engineering projects. This position will be expected to work within the project's monetary budget, train, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Lead design efforts for the analysis of Civil Engineering Projects

• Utilize engineering software and tools to create detailed civil designs per IMEG standards

• Develop technical designs in accordance with code requirements

• Prepare technical plans and design deliverables to support project needs

• Produce project specifications aligned with design intent

• Complete engineering calculations to support design decisions

• Apply industry-standard engineering tools (primarily Civil 3D) in the production of deliverables

• Coordinate work to support accurate, high-quality project execution

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency of industry standard engineering software and tools, primarily Civil 3D.

• Proficient with pipe networking and road corridors.

• Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications.

• Strong training and mentoring skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges.

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to travel up to 15% with occasional overnight stays

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required.

• 5 years of experience minimum required, 6 preferred, in the building design consulting industry.

OR

• Associates degree, or certificate, in utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D or equivalent software tools or engineering preferred.

• 9 years of experience minimum required, 10 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry.

• Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

• Proficiency of industry standard engineering software and tools, primarily Civil 3D.

• Proficient with pipe networking and road corridors.

• Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications.

• Strong training and mentoring skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges.

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to travel up to 15% with occasional overnight stays

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why Join Us IMEG puts people first-with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You'll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters. You'll contribute to civil engineering solutions supporting both public- and private-sector projects.

Civil Team Highlights

• IMEG has been a leader in civil engineering for over 75 years, providing comprehensive land development services across private and public sectors.

• Civil specialties include municipal engineering, land development, surveying, environmental services, and construction inspection.

• The land development team supports site planning, grading, utilities, and permitting to help deliver buildable sites.

Locations available: Fairfax, VA
Manassas, VA
Warrenton, VA
Leesburg, VA
Richmond, VA

Apply today to help deliver code-compliant civil designs that make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.