Senior 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 Senior Civil Engineer, consider joining our award-winning team at Alpha Corporation to support our growing team in our Dulles, VA office.

Position Summary

The Senior 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

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

* Prepare and design improvement plans for a wide range of projects.

* Prepare, and modify construction documents, reports, specifications, and designs for the project.

* Analyze maps, reports, drawings, as-builts, and test results for the design projects.

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

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

* Prepare engineering calculations required for the design of projects and coordinate the development of construction drawings.

* Develop and organize the delivery of project Plans and Specifications

* Consult with other engineers, architects, landscape architects, environmental scientists, and other project consultants and stakeholders.

* Design and Permit Civil Construction Projects, including the design and permitting for Stormwater Management and Erosion & Sediment Control.

* Mentor junior engineers and CAD operations

Required Skills / Abilities

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

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

Education and/or Experience

* Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

* 5+ years of civil engineering experience.

Certificates/Licenses

* Licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia, Maryland, or DC is required, or the ability to obtain by reciprocity within 6 months.

Physical Demands

The incumbent in this position can typically expect to sit and use his/her hands to handle and feel for more than 2/3 of the day. He/she can expect to stand or walk for more than 1/3 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 1/3 of the day.

This position requires that the incumbent be able to lift items up to 10 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 for a distance are also necessary.