Civil Project Engineer I - Entry Level

Timmons Group is seeking Civil Project Engineer I - Entry Level candidates for our Land Development Group located in our Richmond, VA office. Project Engineer I candidates can be new graduates or have up to 2 years’ experience in civil engineering. Project Engineer I are entry level Civil Engineers who are responsible for designing, building, supervising, operating, and maintaining large construction projects and systems, including roadways, piping systems, utilities, land grading specifications, and other infrastructural systems for commercial and residential building sites.
Essential duties and responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Complete field observation, inspection and data collection duties as directed by senior engineering staff
• Perform research and writes objective summary reports which are used in the completion of the project work or inspection
• Communicate with client staff and internal design team as directed by senior engineering staff
• Assist in the preparation of engineering and construction cost estimates
• Complete calculations using engineering formulas and skills and/or utilizes computers in order to solve problems
• Prepare specifications materials through the use of research and manufacturing catalogs to specify materials, installation, inspection and payment of items specific to a project
• Work to complete design details and plan sets
• Design portions of a project using relevant office software, modeling and Civil 3D technology

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• MicroStation preferred for transportation positions
• A bachelor’s or master's degree in civil engineering or a closely related degree with coursework in land development, traffic analysis, roadway design, structural engineering and/or water resources preferred
• EIT preferred
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Microstation highly preferred

Additional Information
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.
Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.