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Civil Engineer

  • Norfolk, Virginia
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  • Position ID: 3729
  • Minimum Experience: 2 years
  • Education: BSCE, BSEE
  • Registration: Engineer Intern or Professional Engineer
  • Required Skills: AutoCAD; Microsoft Office
  • Sponsorship: Immigration related employment benefits, e.g. visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.

Burgess & Niple is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our multi-discipline engineering consulting firm in our Norfolk or Richmond office. This position is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our growing team and utilize their design and technical expertise on interesting and challenging projects.

B&N Civil Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Site or subdivision design using industry standard software such as Civil 3D
  • Perform site assessments, including zoning research and code requirements, available utilities, GIS research, and site constraints
  • Complete stormwater calculations using engineering formulas or software
  • Prepare specifications through research of industry, federal, state, regional or municipal publications
  • Develop site plan sets for review by authorities having jurisdiction. Typical plans include demolition plans, erosion and sediment control plans, site plans, utility plans, profiles, and detail sheets 
  • Prepare reports and narratives for use in the completion design and construction documents
  • Prepare construction cost estimates using local and industry standard pricing guides
  • Perform site visits for project orientation and construction observation
  • Communicate with design team, client staff, plan approving and permitting authorities as needed
  • Preparation of permit applications and supporting documents

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
  • At minimum, EIT with a desire to become a PE
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Self-motivated and adaptable, including the capability to learn virtual collaboration tools 
  • Strong computer skills including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office software programs

OUR BENEFITS

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Immediate accrued paid time off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with match and no vesting schedule
  • Flexible spending or health savings account options
  • Basic life insurance/short-term & long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee with option to purchase supplemental life insurance
  • Bonus program
  • Flexible hours and hybrid work schedule options
  • Tuition assistance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Casual dress

WHY B&N?

At B&N, we are dedicated to improving ourselves and the communities we serve. We do this by providing employees with opportunities for fulfillment, learning and advancement while delivering awesome experiences to our clients. We are committed to exploring new capabilities, emerging technologies and opportunities that will help create a pipeline for future growth.

We are engineers, architects, planners, scientists, geologists, and designers. We are also innovators and leaders, entrepreneurs, and collaborators. We are traffic engineers and parents of teenage drivers. We are site designers and homeowners. Ecologists and dog walkers. Funding experts and foodbank volunteers. We believe that these collective connections to the communities we serve are an asset to B&N and our clients.

Apply today and discover the possibilities for your career at B&N.


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