Sr. Civil Engineer - Charles P. Johnson and Associates, Inc.

Charles P. Johnson & Associates, Inc. (CPJ) seeks an energetic, highly motivated Sr. Civil Engineer leader to join our Silver Spring, Maryland office and serve as the Civil Engineering Division Manager overseeing a team of bright and dedicated junior to mid-level engineers. The candidate will be a major client-facing figure and final authority on engineering plans, he/she must have the following key critical skills and experience: Leadership Experience, Technical Expertise, Critical Decision-Making Skills, and Public Relations Savvy. The Sr. Civil Engineer candidate knows how to be a team player as well as lead a team to success.

MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE
Provides leadership and oversight of design, production, and coordination of conceptual and final design of civil engineering tasks. Advises and recommends design procedures to staff and interfaces with clients and public agencies. Must be experienced with typical civil engineering elements, to include roadways, site grading, stormwater management, earthwork erosion & sediment control, environmental compliance, ADA compliance, and pavement markings & signage. Work involves analytical ability to select and recommend design procedures, interpret ordinances and specifications, analyze design requirements, and provide design solutions.

JOB DUTIES FOR SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER WITH 15+ YEARS EXPERIENCE AND P.E.

• Manage a staff of 5 to 10 engineers and technicians.
• Monitor workload and scheduling QA/QC and PE seal plans to technical resource o Mentor staff.
• Resolve issues with agencies, clients, and CPJ staff/departments.
• Coordinate land development projects with the client, agencies, and CPJ staff.
• Be the CPJ Project Manager for select clients and projects to Monitor the entitlement process and coordinate with CPJ departments.
• Be the client point of contact and do what is necessary to keep the client happy.
• Prepare proposals and invoices.
• Actively participate in marketing efforts.
• Develop and maintain a network of developers, builders, contractors, and agency staff.
• Bring in new work and clients.
• Read and interpret survey data, legal description, government standards and codes, and applies to design.
• Prepare site and subdivision plans for residential, commercial and industrial projects in local counties (Anne Arundel County, Montgomery County or Prince George’s Counties) to include storm water management, storm sewer plans and profiles, outfall analysis, sanitary sewer plans and profiles, water line plans and profiles, water network analysis, public street design, erosion and sediment control plans, fire lane plans, pavement designs, pavement striping and signage plans, maintenance of traffic plans, bond estimates and bond reductions.
• Assist clients with bonding and permitting procedures.
• Assist other company departments in the preparation of re-zonings, infill lot grading plans and preliminary plats.
• Interact with County staff, clients, members of the public and elected and appointed officials.
• Possible attendance at night meetings.
• Involvement with industry related associations/organizations will be expected.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE FOR SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER WITH 15+ YEARS EXPERIENCE AND P.E.

• Competent in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Above average written and oral communication skills
• Project organizational and time management skills
• 15+ years of experience as a land development engineer, preferably in Maryland.
• 5+ years of experience as an engineering manager and/or project manager supervising engineers and/or planners.
• Good knowledge of the land development entitlement process thru local and state agencies.
• Well respected by their clients and agencies.
• Experience in Anne Arundel, Montgomery or Prince George’s County preferred. Will consider career professionals relocating to the DC/MD area.

Charles P. Johnson & Associates, Inc. (CPJ) is an award-winning, full-service civil engineering firm providing land planning, engineering, environmental consulting, stormwater management, and survey services to public and private clients for more than 50 years. CPJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: Civil Engineer; Site Design; Designer; Permitting; Land Development

Job Type: Full-time

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE FOR SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER WITH 15+ YEARS EXPERIENCE AND P.E.

• Competent in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Above average written and oral communication skills
• Project organizational and time management skills
• 15+ years of experience as a land development engineer, preferably in Maryland.
• 5+ years of experience as an engineering manager and/or project manager supervising engineers and/or planners.
• Good knowledge of the land development entitlement process thru local and state agencies.
• Well respected by their clients and agencies.
• Experience in Anne Arundel, Montgomery or Prince George’s County preferred. Will consider career professionals relocating to the DC/MD area.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance