Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Designer in support of a variety of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. The position will be located in Dewberry's Lanham, MD office. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and qualified individual with a proven track record of design and construction experience in a variety of private and public land development and capital improvement projects in the Washington DC Metro area. Individual will be responsible for leading a small design team in all aspects of design for residential, commercial and industrial site development and capital improvement projects. Additional responsibilities will include reviewing design plans for their and other teams, assisting in the training of entry-level and mid-level engineers, assisting with development of CAD and Civil3D standards.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Perform project design duties in coordination with a team of support staff to develop detailed engineering documents for construction projects.
• Provide additional detailed engineering and construction experience related to all aspects of design, and by adding project management depth.
• Review plans for quality control/quality assurance purposes.
• Assist in setting and enforcing CAD standards, and providing Civil 3D technical support.
• Deliver projects that meet technical requirements on time and within budget.
• Coordinate project submittals, facilitate regulatory agency approvals, and obtain construction permits.
• Manage design for multiple projects, assist department manager with marketing and proposal efforts and project management duties as well as oversee, train and mentor junior/mid-level staff.
• Work closely with clients and agency staff, including attendance at public and/or construction meetings and also represent the company at other events as needed.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent Engineering Degree
• 10 years of experience directly related to design and construction of land development projects in Prince George’s County and the Washington DC Metro area.
• Strong computer skills utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D, ProjectDox, WSSC ePermitting, eBuilder as well as basic office software is required.
• Must be experienced in technical design and theory for support of department manager and office manager in planning and design of complex projects.
• Must have intimate knowledge of local regulatory requirements, including DPIE, SCD, WSSC & MNCPPC, and be able to review construction drawings.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

*In accordance with applicable Executive Order 14042 and related requirements, all prospective hires for this position, performing work for the federal government, will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, or qualify for an exemption to this vaccination requirement. Such proof of vaccination, or written request for exemption, will be required, following receipt of written offer.*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.