Civil Designer – Land Development

Atwell

Reston, Virginia, United States 2 days ago
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Reston, Virginia, United States
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About the role

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

* Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11) * Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region * Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14) * Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US

Job Description

* Serve as a resource for design staff regarding drafting practices, standards, and procedures. * Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software to complete assignments accurately and in alignment with Atwell standards. * Produce a variety of civil engineering drawings including site layout, grading, soil erosion and sediment control, storm sewer, water, sanitary sewer plans, construction layout, and construction staking. * Review project survey data to assess existing site conditions and key development factors such as ALTA surveys, legal descriptions, easement documents, and condo documents. * Complete edits and revise plans based on comments from municipalities, agencies, and clients. * Communicate regularly with Project Managers and Team Leaders on workflow status to support chargeability and project schedule goals.

Qualifications

* High School Diploma required; technical certificate or associate degree in drafting or engineering technology preferred. * 4–10 years of civil design experience within residential, commercial, or industrial land development required. * Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required. * Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Pay Range $35—$46 USD

Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

* Generous Paid Time Off * Paid Parental Leave * Flexible work schedules are available for some positions * Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

* Competitive Compensation packages  * Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards * 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation  * Tuition Assistance * Student Loan Repayment  * Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals * Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure * Employee Referrals  * Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.) * Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

* Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP) * Family Planning & IVF Benefits * Pet Insurance * Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options * Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance * Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness * Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

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