Civil Engineer jobs in District of Columbia

Job Summary

The Civil Engineer will supervise, and review infrastructure projects such as transportation systems, including ports and provide professional technical advice and input relative to civil engineering for port and port related infrastructure projects. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Job Classification: Full Time

Compensation:

• $69-$79,000/per year. 
• Non-exempt 
• Chloeta reserves the right to offer any candidate above or below the listed compensation amount based on experience or business needs. 
• SCA: 

Duties/Responsibilities

• Review designs and specifications for new structures and facilities and modifications to existing structures, facilities, and systems considering site location, size, and layout of structures, placement, and treatment of materials, proportions, and placement of structural members, capability of supporting utility systems, etc. to ensure construction meets all relevant civil engineering standards, practices, and requirements.
• Analyze construction project schedule and budget for feasibility and accuracy, prepare independent Government cost estimates of work to be performed, and review proposals and drawings to verify completeness of scope, method of execution, identification of tasks and unit prices.
• Analyze proposed modifications to grant agreements for impact to construction schedule, project scope, budget, infrastructure service life, and resiliency.
• Conduct site visits to inspect construction work and communicate civil engineering concepts, issues, concerns, and other information to grantees and their engineering partners.
• This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the individual. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, understand complex issues, maintain good working relations, and meet basic professional performance standards.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain transportation infrastructure.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing civil engineering projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
• Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information in support of analysis and problem solving and demonstrate sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
• Ability to interpret, evaluate, and summarize complex issues relating to civil engineering related to the planning, execution, and administration of Federally sponsored transportation infrastructure projects and generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field
• Required: at least five (5) years’ relevant experience in the engineering of infrastructure or large civil works projects
• Required: Experience in managing the design, engineering, or construction of Federal or State funded transportation infrastructure projects.
• Required: Experience in engineering complex marine infrastructure, road, bridge, or rail projects.
• Preferred: Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• License verification, education and certifications must be provided at the time of application and can be emailed to certification@chloeta.com 

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• This job operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc. 

Benefits: (Full Time Employees Only)

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Access to Teladoc
• Paid Annual Leave/PTO
• Paid Sick Leave
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Safe Harbor
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Accident, Critical Illness or Hospital Focused Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short and Long Term Disability 

Pre-employment Requirements:  

This position may be contingent upon passing a security clearance, criminal background check (state and federal), drug screen, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, education verification, employment verification, and/or credit check after acceptance of an offer and prior to beginning work, due to the nature of the services Chloeta provides and the responsibilities of this position.   

Drug and Alcohol Testing: 

To enforce Chloeta’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, an employee or candidate could be subject to undergoing a drug screen and/or alcohol testing at the beginning of employment, as well as after commencement of employment where there is reasonable suspicion of intoxication, or following an automobile or other accident, or as part of a company or facility-wide random drug screen process.   

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA): 

Under the FCRA, Chloeta may request a credit check during the onboarding process. A written authorization form will be required before obtaining credit records.  

EEO Statement: 

Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

About Chloeta: 

Chloeta is a privately held, certified Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness and critical infrastructure requirements.