Civil Engineer

CIVIL ENGINEER

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Civil Engineer provides comprehensive support across a wide range of construction and public works projects by drafting and preparing detailed plans, conducting cost estimation, and performing critical evaluations such as risk assessments, quality control reviews, site inspections, and code compliance checks. This role requires a degree from an ABET‑accredited engineering program and either a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or a combination of qualifying education and at least ten years of engineering, project management, construction, or related experience. Candidates must show proof of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and qualification as an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT), along with demonstrated experience supporting complex civil projects involving infrastructure such as water systems, sewage, and roadways. The position also requires proven ability in evaluating technical issues, researching and applying relevant codes, managing construction contracts, and performing cost control and man‑hour analyses. Proficiency in plan drafting using AutoDesk products, specification writing using tools like SpecsIntact, and cost estimation software such as RSMeans or E4Clicks is expected, in addition to strong skills in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft and prepare plans
• Provide full range of construction and public work project support
• Perform cost estimation
• Perform risk assessments, quality control, site inspections, and code compliance
• Has the ability to work remotely with required in-office days

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be degreed in Engineering by a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and either licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.), by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico, or provide an adequate combination of Education and Experience of the following:
• Hold a degree in Engineering, or related field, and must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in engineering, project management, construction, or related field.
• Must show evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination and are qualified as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
• Must have history evaluating complex and varied projects that represent the full range of construction and public works projects, e.g. water, sewage, roads, and providing professional engineering support to key partners.
• Work history must include; evidence of code research, analysis, interpretation, application of engineering concepts to technical issues and facilities improvements, experience managing construction contracts, cost control and manhour evaluations, risk assessment, quality control, site inspections, and code compliance.
• Proficient in; drafting and the preparation of plans, preferably using AutoDesk products such as AutoCad, specification writing, preferably using SpecsIntact or other similar applications, and cost estimation, preferably using software such as RSMeans or E4Clicks.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Adobe products such as Acrobat.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.