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Floodplain and Dam Engineer

W3Global
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026 CLOSED ON 8/20/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floodplain and Dam Engineer position at W3Global?

Our client is seeking Land Development Engineers and Project Managers to join their growing civil engineering team in Chantilly, VA. This opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to work on diverse and high-profile land development projects within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

The team includes Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, Planners, Security Consultants, and Surveyors working together to deliver innovative design solutions across both public and private sector projects.

Position Overview

The selected candidates will support exciting projects across mixed-use developments, transit-oriented developments, government facilities, residential communities, commercial sites, utilities, infrastructure, mission critical facilities, data centers, and more.

The role involves civil engineering land development design, project coordination, storm-water management, infrastructure planning, and collaboration with cross-functional design teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and support civil engineering land development designs
  • Perform site planning, grading, drainage, and utility design
  • Support storm-water management and infrastructure design efforts
  • Coordinate with internal teams, clients, agencies, and consultants
  • Assist with project planning, permitting, and technical documentation
  • Support multiple projects while maintaining schedules and quality standards
  • Collaborate on both public sector and private sector developments
  • Participate in project meetings and client coordination activities

Qualifications

Land Development Engineer

  • 6 to 10 years of civil engineering experience
  • Experience in land development design
  • Strong knowledge of site development and infrastructure projects
  • Civil Engineering degree required
  • Proficiency with Civil3D and Auto-CAD

Project Manager

  • 8 to 15 years of civil engineering experience
  • Experience managing land development projects and client relationships
  • Strong background in site planning, storm-water management, and infrastructure design
  • Ability to manage schedules, budgets, and project coordination efforts
  • Civil Engineering degree required
  • Proficiency with Civil3D and Auto-CAD

Preferred Qualifications

  • EIT or PE license preferred
  • Experience supporting public sector or federal agency projects is a plus
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Highly motivated and team-oriented mindset

Project Types

  • Mixed-use and transit-oriented developments
  • Government and federal facilities
  • Residential communities
  • Commercial and office developments
  • Utilities and infrastructure projects
  • Mission critical and data center developments

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Continuing education reimbursement
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Collaborative and team-oriented work environment

Work Location

  • On-site role
  • Chantilly, VA

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000

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