Civil Engineering and Surveying Careers in Richmond, VA

Townes Site Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Civil Engineering Department. The position is within a team-oriented environment and the Project Engineer’s responsibilities include designing utilities, roadways, erosion control, and grading projects in developing engineering site and subdivision plans. The Project Engineer position assists project managers and works with CAD Technicians in designing and generating accurate and detailed plan production work. In addition, the position involves communicating with other staff, clients, contractors, and the general public for engineering or construction related issues.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Candidates should share a commitment to our company’s mission and shared values of a team approach to projects.

In addition to providing competitive salaries, TSE offers an outstanding benefits package, including:
Comprehensive group medical insurance, including Health/Dental/Vision/Life
Paid Vacation/Company-Observed Paid Holidays
Short Term Disability Coverage
401K Retirement
Education Benefits
EOE

Townes Site Engineering is seeking a Professional Engineer to join our Civil Engineering Department. The Professional Engineer position is within a team-oriented environment and the Professional Engineer’s responsibilities include designing utilities, roadways, erosion control, and grading projects in developing engineering site and subdivision plans. The Professional Engineer position acts as project managers and works with CAD Technicians in designing and generating accurate and detailed plan production work. In addition, the position involves communicating with other staff, clients, contractors, and the general public for engineering or construction related issues.

Qualifications

• Professional Registration: PE
• Candidates should share a commitment to our company’s mission and a shared values of a team approach to projects.
• Up to 10 years of civil engineering experience.
• Working knowledge and experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D software.

In addition to providing competitive salaries, TSE offers an outstanding benefits package, including:

Comprehensive group medical insurance, including Health/Dental/Vision/Life
Paid Vacation/Company-Observed Paid Holidays
Short Term Disability Coverage
401K Retirement
Education Benefits
EOE

Townes Site Engineering is seeking a Survey Crew Member to join our Land Survey Department.

Responsibilities

• The tasks required to perform may include, but are not limited to:
• Assist in the collection of data for boundaries, location, topographical and design surveys.
• Ability to learn to operate a grade level and data collectors in performance of field surveys.
• Make sketches and record measurements to indicate location of horizontal and vertical control points.
• Assist in the maintenance of survey equipment, supplies, and a company vehicle.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and on occasion be willing to work independently

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Experience with previous survey work preferred.
• Ability to collect field data in an organized, neat, and professional manner.
• Ability to communicate and be reliable.
• Requires a valid, clean driver’s license, as travel to job sites is required.

In addition to providing competitive salaries, TSE offers an outstanding benefits package, including:
Comprehensive group medical insurance, including Health/Dental/Vision/Life
Paid Vacation/Company-Observed Paid Holidays
Short Term Disability Coverage
401K Retirement
Education Benefits
EOE

Townes Site Engineering is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join our Land Survey Department.

Responsibilities

• Collect data for boundaries, location, topographical and design surveys.
• Operate total station, level, RTK GPS receiver, and data collectors in performance of field surveys.
• Establish and set points on construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, bridges, etc.)
• Make sketches and record measurements to indicate exact location of horizontal and vertical control points.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and on occasion be willing to work independently.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Experience with Leica Robotic Total Stations preferred.
• The ability to compute, process, and map field data in an organized fashion.
• Requires a valid, clean driver’s license, as travel to job sites is required.

In addition to providing competitive salaries, TSE offers an outstanding benefits package, including:
Comprehensive group medical insurance, including Health/Dental/Vision/Life
Paid Vacation/Company-Observed Paid Holidays
Short Term Disability Coverage
401K Retirement
Education Benefits
EOE

Townes Site Engineering is seeking a Construction Inspector Grade-1 to join our Geotechnical Services Department.

A Construction Inspector Grade I will observe contractors on construction sites and perform basic field soil and concrete tests under the direction of other TSE technicians or engineering professionals to ensure that testing, sampling, or inspection is performed consistent with project specifications.

Responsibilities

The tasks may be required to perform include, but are not limited to:

• Performing field materials testing of soil, asphalt, and concrete.
• Preparing detailed and complete field reports with all relevant test results and observations provided.
• Performing basic laboratory tests on soil and concrete and preparing reports of results.
• Evaluating site conditions on construction projects and providing recommendations.
• Communicating with clients, contractors, and engineering and technician staff regarding construction issues.

Qualifications

• At least some construction experience is required. Prior experience in field testing is preferred.
• A High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• ACI Level I Concrete, State DOT, WACEL, or ICC certifications in the disciplines of soils, reinforced concrete, and, masonry are a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret plans specifications, safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• A problem solver who can deal with a variety of variables at once.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical formulas and concepts to calculate quantities, estimate volumes, inspect constructed work, make recommendations in the field, and to perform calculations for field and laboratory tests and equipment.
• Must be able to work independently and within teams to achieve goals.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to walk and stand continuously through the day.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 70 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be willing to participate in and pass TSE pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening, and driving record.
• Requires a valid, clean driver’s license, as travel to job sites is required.
• Must continue to maintain a safe driving record and valid driver’s license to fulfill travel requirements of this position.

In addition to providing competitive salaries, TSE offers an outstanding benefits package, including:
Comprehensive group medical insurance, including Health/Dental/Vision/Life
Paid Vacation/Company-Observed Paid Holidays
Short Term Disability Coverage
401K Retirement
Education Benefits
EOE

Townes Site Engineering is seeking a Lab Technician to join our Geotechnical Department. A Geotechnical Lab Technician will organize, test and report on concrete compressive strength breaks with project specifications.

Responsibilities

The tasks required to perform may include, but are not limited to:

• Performing field material handling of concrete samples.
• Preparing concrete reports with all relevant test results.
• Performing basic laboratory tests on soil and concrete and preparing reports of results.
• Communicating with engineering and technician staff regarding concrete results.

Qualifications

• No experience required – will train.
• A High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Ability to read and interpret plans specifications, safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong Organization Skills.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical formulas and laboratory tests and equipment.
• Must be able to work independently and within teams to achieve goals.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to walk and stand continuously through the day.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 70 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be willing to participate in and pass TSE pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening, and driving record.
• Requires a valid, clean driver’s license, as travel to job sites is required.
• Must continue to maintain a safe driving record and valid driver’s license to fulfill travel requirements of this position.