Civil Engineer (Stormwater Focus)

Who We Are

Gordon is a recognized professional services design firm providing civil engineering, water resources engineering, landscape architecture, sports and recreation, land planning, surveying and mapping, and physical site security design to a broad spectrum of market sectors and clients. What makes Gordon unique is the wide range of municipal, state, federal and private sector clients we serve. These projects range from once in a lifetime, mixed-use projects of enormous scale to smaller scale projects that provide an excellent opportunity for engineers to develop as professionals. 

Gordon’s private sector work includes a vast land development portfolio comprised of large mixed-use campuses, data centers, residential subdivisions, multi-family developments, retail, and industrial projects. Gordon has a proven track record of working with local municipalities, state agencies, and federal agencies, such as the DOD, USACE, NAVFAC, DHS, GSA, NIH, NPS, WHS, VA, Smithsonian, and others.

Gordon has a dedicated Water Resources Team, providing services in the following areas: stormwater management design (land development applications), stormwater construction inspections, stormwater operation and maintenance, floodplain analysis and permitting, and dam breach analysis and permitting.

This Opportunity

Gordon is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Water Resources Team within our Chantilly, VA office. A resume and cover letter are requested.

This individual will have the opportunity to work on stormwater management design, construction, and maintenance operations on a wide variety of new development and re-development projects. Our projects implement a wide variety of stormwater management facilities, such as bioretentions, green roofs, permeable pavements, ponds, manufactured treatment devices, and underground detention facilities.  

This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth in a work atmosphere that strives for excellence and emphasizes teamwork.  This position also offers the opportunity to grow into the other Water Resources team service offerings, including hydrology and hydraulic modeling in support of floodplain and dam projects.

Technical Design Opportunities

·       Prepare construction documents for new and redevelopment projects, including maps, computations, narratives, construction details, and specifications

·       Design all types of SWM facilities, including design on multi-phased development projects

·       Conduct construction observations for all types of SWM facilities and other related construction administration

·       Develop and execute stormwater operation and maintenance programs for entities owning large SWM assets

General Job Responsibilities

• Production of final construction documents
• Develop stormwater management concept plans
• Conduct construction and maintenance inspections
• Review construction administration 
• Develop local and state permit applications
• Prepare technical reports
• Research regulatory codes, manuals, and standards
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Meet and coordinate with regulators to address comments and facilitate approval
• Communicate effectively with team members
• Manage clients and develop project schedules / workplans
• Perform other duties as required

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years in the land development field
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or similar degree
• Advanced Autocad skills
• Strong mathematical/analytical skills
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills
• Strong quality control skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-training certification
• Professional Engineer license
• Proficiency with H & H modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-1, HY-8, Flowmaster
• Proficiency with ArcMap, or similar

About Gordon

Our team works together in an enjoyable work atmosphere where your goals are as important as our corporate goals. Gordon provides the personal benefits that a small business offers while providing numerous opportunities for professional growth. We have established a collaborative culture within the firm and our employees enjoy the family atmosphere and social aspects of a firm of our size. We pride ourselves in providing a comprehensive benefits package including medical / dental / vision and life insurance; short and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) Plan; Continuing Education incentives; training; and numerous opportunities for career advancement. Salary commensurate with experience. 

Gordon is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race / Age / Color / Religion / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin / Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Resumes and cover letter should be forwarded to jobs@gordon.us.com in pdf format.