Civil Engineer – Design Lead

Arcadis

Civil Engineer leading site civil design and project management for various projects at Arcadis. Responsible for client communication, project planning, and regulatory approvals in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRichmond • Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in site civil design and project management, with a strong focus on land development projects, local and state permitting requirements, and effective client communication. Proven ability to lead design efforts, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project delivery within budget and schedule constraints.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Site Civil DesignProject ManagementLand Development ProjectsAutoCAD Civil 3DPE License

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Hard Skills

Site Civil DesignProject ManagementLand Development ProjectsQA/QC ReviewTechnical Advisory

Soft Skills

Client CommunicationGoal SettingTeam CoordinationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

Permitting RequirementsMunicipal FacilitiesIndustrial Facilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform site civil design and project management tasks for a variety of projects
Lead site civil design and permitting efforts for municipal and industrial facilities
Manage planning, design, and permitting process
Communicate closely with clients, establish clear goals and objectives
Coordinate resources and schedules to deliver projects on time and within budget
Provide technical expertise as a design leader, QA/QC reviewer or technical advisor
Navigate local and state permitting requirements
Supervise and support the work of others while mentoring junior level engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 years or more of experience in site civil projects
BS degree in Civil Engineering or related
PE License
Experience in the land development projects and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
life insurance
paid parental leave
reward & recognition program
wellbeing benefits
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays
15 days PTO that accrue per year