Civil Engineer

Alpha Corporation established in 1979, is a full-service woman-owned firm, providing civil, and structural engineering, program and construction management, project controls, and technology services for various building types, transportation, and heavy infrastructure projects. We provide services to a broad spectrum of clients, including all levels of government agencies, public and private enterprises/partnerships.

Alpha has been performing civil engineering design services since the firm's inception. Our vision is to be recognized by our clients for responsive, innovative, and quality services in the building, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, and to be the employer of choice. Alpha was awarded the ENR Mid-Atlantic 2022 Design Firm of the Year and Top 100 PM/CM firm.

If you're up for the challenge to stretch, grow and excel in your career as a Civil Engineer, consider joining our award-winning team at Alpha Corporation to support our growing team in our Dulles, VA office.

Position Summary

The Civil Engineer is responsible for planning, permitting, and designing land development, utility systems, roadways, and other infrastructure components for government, institutional, commercial, airports, and transportation-related projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Working with project teams on all aspects of projects; project set-up, drafting, design, quality review and quality assurance, project coordination/organization, etc.

* Preparing and designing improvement plans for a wide range of projects.

* Preparing and modifying construction documents, reports, specifications, and designs for the project

* Analyzing maps, reports, drawings, as-builts, and test results for design projects

* Assisting with post-design construction support services to respond to RFI's, submittal reviews, as-built preparation, and field observations.

* Working alongside office staff and management to successfully complete projects within the established budgets and deadlines.

Required Skills / Abilities

* Understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic processes

* Knowledge of Stormwater Management Design, Erosion, and Sediment Control Plan Design, and associated Environmental Permitting Services

* Knowledge of Civil Engineering principles and techniques with reference to construction materials, methods, and procedures

* Knowledge of and experience using CAD/Design software (MicroStation and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D)

Education and/or Experience

* Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

* 3-8 years of full-time engineering experience.

Certificates/Licenses

* Eligibility for or in possession of EIT certification.

Physical Demands

The incumbent in this position can typically expect to sit and use his/her hands to handle and feel for more than 1/3 of the day. He/she can expect to stand or walk for more than 2/3 of the day. Talking and listening are also expected for more than 2/3 of the day. The ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, or reach with arms will be needed for less than 2/3 of the day.

This position requires that the incumbent be able to lift items up to 70 pounds on an infrequent basis.

The incumbent in this position should have clear vision at 20 inches or less. He/she should be able to view various reports and forms as well as information displayed on a computer monitor and have the ability to distinguish between different colors. Depth perception, peripheral vision, the ability to focus, and the ability to see from a distance are also necessary.

EEO Statement

Alpha Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or military status, or any other protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotions, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.