Bowman Consulting · 4 hours ago
Civil Engineer III - Fairfax, VA
Bowman Consulting is seeking a Civil Engineer III to join their team in Fairfax, VA. The role involves carrying out complex engineering assignments, leading technical direction for less experienced engineers, and assisting with client relationships and project management in land development.
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Responsibilities
Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and broad parameters for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on highly complex assignments. Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance
Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients
Work with senior level engineers, clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on complex engineering project issues
Review and interpret zoning regulations in a variety of municipalities
Use advanced techniques, theory precepts and practices in the civil engineering field and related sciences and disciplines
Assist project team with obtaining local and state permits for land development projects
Conceptualize the initial civil design approach for assigned phases of land/site development
Serve as a lead in the technical direction over other less experienced engineers and provide direction, guidance and delegation of assignments
Serve as technical specialist and liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on complex project issues
Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigation or inspections, detailed design work and calculations, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project
Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications
Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work
Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved civil engineering techniques or procedures to create new or refined equipment, materials, processes or methods
Create own design work using computer-aided or manual drafting techniques
Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the direction of projects
Perform field investigation or inspections
Conduct constructability reviews or assist in the design/plan/review of other civil engineering projects
Review plans and prepare/review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates
Assist with the development of plans, specifications, and reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required at time of hire
Five or more (5+) years of experience in the land development industry
Experience with computer applications and civil engineering design software such as Civil3D in a professional or academic setting
Proficiency with reading construction plans
Proficient with Storm Drain Modeling and Rational Method Hydrologic Calculations
Proficient with Open Channel & Detention Basin Modeling and Design
Proficient with HEC-RAS modeling and CLOMR/LOMR applications and processing
Experience researching zoning, development standards, development review processes, compliance matters, regulations, and standards
Prepare reports, narratives, development applications, submittal documents, and response letters
Ability to multi-task and coordinate on multiple projects, with multiple clients and sub-consultants
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects)
Preferred
Professional Engineer license preferred
Land Development engineering experience and skills; large- and small-scale drainage and BMP design preferred
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, AES, CIVILD, WSPGW, PCSWMM, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Company
Bowman Consulting
Bowman Consulting is a civil engineering company that provides engineering consulting services nationwide.
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$220M2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $70M
2024-05-03Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2024-03-26Post Ipo Secondary· $5M
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