Site Development Civil Engineer 2026-308

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Location: Brambleton, Virginia
Relocation Assistance: No

Experience Required: 7+ years’ experience overseeing land development for commercial, residential, and mixed-use construction projects

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Certification Requirements: Professional Engineer’s Licence in the state of Virginia, or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months

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We are working with a leading site development engineering firm that is actively seeking an experienced Site Development Civil Engineer to oversee and expedite commercial, residential, and mixed-use land development projects from conception to completion, working from its office in Brambleton, Virginia, in the western Washington, DC area. This role features a dynamic mix of office work and active site visits.

Your Role

• Lead and support the design and execution of land development projects from concept through completion.
• Develop, monitor, and manage detailed project schedules and reports, from project inception through design, entitlement, permitting, construction and bond release.
• Develop, monitor, and manage detailed cost projections, budgets, resource management plans, change orders, and plan changes with contractors and consultants, ensuring projects stay on schedule, within budget, and meet quality expectations.
• Evaluate the cost, schedule, and constructability impacts of design revisions and scope changes; coordinate with contractors to develop and negotiate change orders; update project budgets and forecasts; and communicate approved revisions to external engineers, architects, surveyors, and other third-party consultants to ensure all project teams are working from the latest approved plans and project requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and public agencies to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve invoices, change orders, and payment applications.
• Oversee site plan development, grading, stormwater management systems, utility and infrastructure designs in coordination with the Construction Engineer.
• Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and manages the competitive bidding process for consultants, contractors, and vendors. Review and compares proposals for completeness, technical qualifications, project approach, pricing, and schedule; identify scope gaps and cost variances; negotiate where appropriate; and present bid evaluations and award recommendations to the Executive Vice President for approval. Coordinate contract execution following award.
• Manage relationships with consultants, general contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, utilities, public agencies, and regulatory bodies to keep land development work progressing efficiently.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and documents to confirm alignment with project goals. Amend plans as necessary to accommodate changes to expedite bond release.
• Partner with the Field Operations Project Manager to facilitate the transition from design to construction by coordinating project schedules, construction logistics, contractor activities, design clarifications, and field modifications. Ensure project changes are communicated effectively and incorporated into budgets, schedules, and contract documents.
• Manage the implementation and administration of development proffers throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate with civil engineers, land use attorneys, consultants, and Loudoun County staff to ensure all applicable proffer obligations are accurately incorporated into site plans, construction documents, and project schedules. Develop and maintain comprehensive proffer tracking logs, monitors compliance milestones, coordinates the completion of required improvements and contributions, and prepares, assembles, and submits supporting documentation to the County to demonstrate satisfaction of proffer obligations and facilitate formal proffer release or acceptance.
• Regularly visit job sites, monitor progress, and in coordination with the Construction Engineer, quickly address any construction challenges that arise.
• In coordination with the Field Operations Project Manager, receive and facilitate timely responses to project concerns raised by owners, residents, tenants, builders, agencies, and association representatives.
• Establish and uphold quality control standards across all projects. Ensure all work complies with local building codes, safety standards, and company guidelines.

Required Skills:

• Strong ability to read, interpret, and amend construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Exceptional communication, analytical problem-solving, and leadership abilities, with a proven track record of keeping cross-functional teams aligned and on target.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia, or the ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months
• 7+ years of experience overseeing land development for commercial, residential, and mixed-use construction projects
• Experience with construction management and scheduling tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Primavera.

Preferred Experience:

• OSHA 30 certification.

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Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include the Job Title Site Development Civil Engineer and Job 2026-308.