Overview
Civil Engineer:
Bowhead is seeking a Civil Engineer to support an upcoming effort at NAWCAD in Patuxent River, MD. The Civil Engineer will support facility design and construction efforts. This role provides full lifecycle civil engineering support-from project inception through construction-while ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and mission alignment for federal infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
Perform civil engineering design and production support for new construction and renovation projects from concept through construction
Develop complete construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and supporting design analyses
Apply expertise in both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build project delivery methods
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and oversight to junior engineers and designers
Review civil engineering work products for code compliance, constructability, and quality assurance
Support project planning activities, including estimating design effort and assisting in negotiations with Architectural-Engineering (A/E) firms and General Contractors
Evaluate contractor submittals and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction phases
Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts to ensure integration across civil, structural, and environmental components
Ensure all deliverables meet federal, state, and local codes, as well as NAVFAC standards and contract requirements
Prepare and deliver high-level briefings and technical presentations to senior leadership and stakeholders
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 5+ years of specialized experience in civil engineering design, including schematic design and design development
Demonstrated experience in Design and Contract Document preparation for new and existing buildings similar to the building @types prevalent in the NAVFAC Washington Area of Responsibility.
Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and Local codes.
Ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design software to include, but not limited to, StormCad, TR55-HydroCad, HEC-HMS, PCASE, and Water Gems
Experience in site layout, roadways, grading, erosion and sediment control, utilities, and stormwater management/low impact development design.
Ability to prepare and provide high-level briefs to senior leadership. Oral and written communication skills must be highly developed.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.
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Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
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ID 2026-25153
Category Engineering
Location : Location US-MD-Patuxent River
Min USD $100,000.00/Yr.
Max USD $135,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Travel Requirement N/A
