Civil Engineer I

About the Role

Bowman Consulting seeks a Civil Engineer I in Winchester, VA. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a diverse, engaged, and motivated team, contributing to client service and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complex projects.
• Receive general instruction on key objectives and direction as needed, especially on difficult assignments and possible solutions.
• Work with senior engineers, clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on moderately complex engineering project issues.
• Conceptualize the initial civil design approach for assigned phases of large land/site development.
• Complete civil engineering work for assigned phases of large land/site development.
• Assist with the development of plans, specifications, and reports.
• Complete design work and calculations using computer-aided software.
• Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design problems, which may include:
• Performing field investigations or inspections.
• Detailed design work and calculations.
• Detailed checking of design computations.
• General coordination of specific design aspects into a project.
• Assist with preparing reports, narratives, development applications, submittal documents, and response letters.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively participate as part of a project team.
• High level of motivation and a problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Commitment to promoting the company's reputation through quality of work and attention to detail.
• Aspiration to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Ability to work effectively with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Familiarity with reading construction plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects).
• Experience researching zoning, development standards, development review processes, compliance matters, regulations and standards.
• Familiarity with Storm Drain Modeling and Rational Method Hydrologic Calculations.
• Familiarity with Open Channel & Detention Basin Modeling and Design.
• Familiarity with HEC-RAS modeling and CLOMR/LOMR applications and processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline required at time of employment.
• EIT preferred.
• Entry-level position, experience in civil engineering a plus.
• Land/site development industry experience a plus.
• Land Development engineering experience and skills.
• Large- and small-scale drainage and BMP design preferred.
• Experience with computer applications and civil engineering design software such as Civil3D in a professional or academic setting.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, AES, CIVILD, WSPGW, PCSWMM, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• May be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.
• Primarily indoor professional office environment.
• Mobility around an office environment, occasional squat or kneel.
• Mobility around a job/construction site, including walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.