Civil Project Engineer - Land Development

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Land Development Project Engineer to join our team in our Richmond, VA office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes land development civil engineering projects efficiently (meets schedules and budgets).
• Supports land development civil teams to produce civil plan sets.
• Effectively manages internal support teams (survey, traffic, hydrology and hydraulics, etc.) – able to communicate/manage technical details as well as schedules and budgets.
• Implements QA/QC program and ensures compliance within project team.
• Works with City/County staff for approval of project plans.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and allocate resources through differing project stages.
• Administers the construction services portions of projects including RFI response, site meetings with contractors, etc.
• Effectively leads up to five (5) assigned technical personnel including:

• Assigns and oversees project assignments;
• Reviews work for accuracy and completeness;
• Trains staff in civil engineering design and CAD/Civil 3D;
• Recommends compensation adjustments and/or promotions.

Required Skills

• Demonstrates competence in fundamental civil engineering design principles for land development projects.
• Experienced in cost estimating, bid phase assistance construction administration, and general construction methods.
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer aided design (CAD/Civil 3D) and production software and ability to learn new versions or new technology.

Required Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years of total experience in Land Development Engineering design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (or eligible for licensure in 6-12 months).
• Graduate from an accredited university or college with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Experience or degrees in other disciplines may be substituted at Management's discretion).

Compensation Range

• Minimum: USD $90,000.00/Yr.
• Maximum: USD $130,000.00/Yr.

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. Join us in creating a better world.