Civil Designer - Water & Wastewater
- Location
- Richmond, VA, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Description Timmons Group is seeking a talented Civil Designer to join our dynamic Water/Wastewater Group in our Richmond, VA office. The qualified individual will perform civil site design tasks for a variety of water/wastewater infrastructure projects. The complexity and fast-paced nature of our client’s needs create a dynamic environment for our team members, fostering a culture of teamwork, diverse training opportunities, and a sense of ownership in the successful outcome of the project. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Use professional judgment to independently complete assigned engineering designs.
- Use professional judgment to independently complete assigned engineering designs.
- Lead and execute civil site design tasks across diverse infrastructure projects.
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers and mentor junior engineers.
- Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure technical accuracy.
- Make impactful design decisions that align with client goals and project timelines.
- Identify and resolve technical, scheduling, or financial challenges.
- Support construction oversight and respond to contractor inquiries.
- Contribute to proposals, cost estimates, and client communications.
- Act as a technical expert on assigned projects and as Project Manager on smaller scope or specialty projects as assigned.
- At least three years of design/engineering experience in municipal infrastructure is required.
- Intermediate to advanced ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D software is required.
- Ability to use other engineering automation tools (Revit, BIM 360) is preferred.
- Must possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans.
- Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and engineering activities.
- Must demonstrate two-way communication to effectively work with internal staff.
Compensation: Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000. This position is eligible for straight-time overtime. There may be flexibility on salary for experienced candidates. Offers are based on a range of job-related factors such as internal equity, experience, skills, education, credentials and role complexity. Information on our comprehensive benefits package be found here.
Additional Information The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values. Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With 22 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and South Central United States, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com . #LI-KH1
From Timmons Group's careers page (SmartRecruiters), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 5 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job