Careers

Location:        Chantilly, Virginia

Salary:            $85,000 – $100,000

* Final salaries will be based on qualifications and experience and could exceed the ranges provided. *

Gordon is a recognized professional services design firm providing civil engineering, water resources engineering, landscape architecture, sports and recreation, land planning, surveying and mapping, and physical site security design to a broad spectrum of market sectors and clients. What makes Gordon unique is the wide range of municipal, state, federal and private sector clients we serve.  These projects range from once in a lifetime, mixed-use projects of enormous scale to smaller scale projects that provide an excellent opportunity for engineers to develop as professionals. 

Gordon’s private sector work includes a vast land development portfolio comprised of large mixed-use campuses, data centers, residential subdivisions, multi-family developments, retail, and industrial projects.  Gordon has a proven track record of working with local municipalities, state agencies, and federal agencies, such as the DOD, USACE, NAVFAC, DHS, GSA, NIH, NPS, WHS, VA, Smithsonian, and others.

Gordon has a dedicated Water Resources Team, providing services in the following areas: stormwater management design (land development applications), stormwater construction inspections, stormwater operation and maintenance, floodplain analysis and permitting, and dam breach analysis and permitting.

This Opportunity

Gordon is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Water Resources Team within our Chantilly, VA office.  A resume and cover letter are requested.

This individual will have the opportunity to work on stormwater management design, construction, and maintenance operations on a wide variety of new development and re-development projects.  Our projects implement a wide variety of stormwater management facilities, such as bioretentions, green roofs, permeable pavements, ponds, manufactured treatment devices, and underground detention facilities.  

This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth in a work atmosphere that strives for excellence and emphasizes teamwork.  This position also offers the opportunity to grow into the other Water Resources team service offerings, including hydrology and hydraulic modeling in support of floodplain and dam projects.

Technical Design Opportunities

• Prepare construction documents for new and redevelopment projects, including maps, computations, narratives, construction details, and specifications
• Design all types of SWM facilities, including design on multi-phased development projects
• Conduct construction observations for all types of SWM facilities and other related construction administration
• Develop and execute stormwater operation and maintenance programs for entities owning large SWM assets

General Job Responsibilities

• Production of final construction documents
• Develop stormwater management concept plans
• Conduct construction and maintenance inspections
• Review construction administration 
• Develop local and state permit applications
• Prepare technical reports
• Research regulatory codes, manuals, and standards
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Meet and coordinate with regulators to address comments and facilitate approval
• Communicate effectively with team members
• Manage clients and develop project schedules / workplans
• Perform other duties as required

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2+ years in the land development field
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or similar degree
• Advanced Autocad skills
• Strong mathematical/analytical skills
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills
• Strong quality control skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-training certification
• Professional Engineer license
• Proficiency with H & H modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-1, HY-8, Flowmaster
• Proficiency with ArcMap, or similar

Resumes and work samples/ portfolio along with any minimum salary requirements should be forwarded to jobs@gordon.us.com in PDF format.

Location:     Chantilly, Virginia

Salary:         $90,000 – $115,000

* Final salaries will be based on qualifications and experience and could exceed the ranges provided. *

Gordon, a multi-disciplinary firm of design professionals with the common goal of providing creative design solutions to today’s challenging environment is seeking Land Development Engineers with 4-10+ years of civil engineering experience for our Chantilly, VA office.   Our staff of Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, Planners, Security Consultants, and Surveyors work together in an enjoyable work atmosphere where the employees’ goals are as important as the corporate goals.

Eligible candidates will work on exciting and diverse projects of all sizes for both the public and private sectors. Project types include mixed-use/transit-oriented design, government facilities, residential, commercial, office, utilities and infrastructure, mission critical/data centers and more.

Candidates should have experience in civil engineering land development design, including site planning, stormwater management, and infrastructure design for private sector clients and public sector/federal agencies.  Minimum requirements include: civil engineering degree and Civil3D/AutoCAD skills.  The ideal candidate will need to be highly motivated, enthusiastic and focused as the firm implements a number of exciting strategic initiatives.   EIT or PE a plus.

Gordon provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical / dental / vision and life insurance; short and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) Plan; Continuing Education Reimbursement; and more.  Salary commensurate with experience.  Please send resume and cover letter in pdf format, including salary requirements to jobs@gordon.us.com.  To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.gordon.us.com.

EOE /Vet/Disabled

Resumes and work samples/ portfolio along with any minimum salary requirements should be forwarded to jobs@gordon.us.com in PDF format.

Location:     Chantilly, Virginia

Salary:         $110,000 – $140,000

* Final salaries will be based on qualifications and experience and could exceed the ranges provided. *

Gordon, a multi-disciplinary firm of design professionals with the common goal of providing creative design solutions to today’s challenging environment is seeking Land Development Project Managers/Senior Project Managers with 6-15+ years of civil engineering experience for our Chantilly, VA office.   Our staff of Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, Planners, Security Consultants, and Surveyors work together in an enjoyable work atmosphere where the employees’ goals are as important as the corporate goals.

Eligible candidates will work on exciting and diverse projects of all sizes for both the public and private sectors. Project types include mixed-use/transit-oriented design, government facilities, residential, commercial, office, utilities and infrastructure, mission critical/data centers and more.

Candidates should have experience in civil engineering land development design, including site planning, stormwater management, and infrastructure design for private sector clients and public sector/federal agencies.  Minimum requirements include: civil engineering degree and Civil3D/AutoCAD skills.  The ideal candidate will need to be highly motivated, enthusiastic and focused as the firm implements a number of exciting strategic initiatives.   EIT or PE a plus.

Gordon provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical / dental / vision and life insurance; short and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) Plan; Continuing Education Reimbursement; and more.  Salary commensurate with experience.  Please send resume and cover letter in pdf format, including salary requirements to jobs@gordon.us.com.  To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.gordon.us.com.

EOE /Vet/Disabled

Location:        Chantilly, Virginia

Salary:            $100,000 – $125,000

* Final salaries will be based on qualifications and experience and could exceed the ranges provided. *

Who We Are

Gordon is a recognized professional services design firm providing civil engineering, water resources engineering, landscape architecture, sports and recreation, land planning, surveying and mapping, and physical site security design to a broad spectrum of market sectors and clients. What makes Gordon unique is the wide range of municipal, state, federal and private sector clients we serve.  These projects range from once in a lifetime, mixed-use projects of enormous scale to smaller scale projects that provide an excellent opportunity for engineers to develop as professionals.   

Gordon’s private sector work includes a vast portfolio comprised of large mixed-use campuses, data centers, residential subdivisions, multi-family developments, retail, and industrial projects.  Gordon has a proven track record of working with local municipalities, state agencies, and federal agencies, such as the DOD, USACE, NAVFAC, DHS, GSA, NIH, NPS, WHS, VA, Smithsonian, and others.

Gordon has a dedicated Water Resources Team, providing services in the following areas: stormwater management design (land development applications), stormwater construction inspections, stormwater operation and maintenance, floodplain analysis and permitting, and dam breach analysis and permitting.

This Opportunity

Gordon is seeking a Floodplain and Dam Engineer to join our Water Resources Team within our Chantilly, VA office as lead technical modeler.  A resume and cover letter are requested.

This individual will have the opportunity to work on floodplain modeling, floodplain permitting, design of crossings of the floodplain, dam modeling, and dam permitting.  This individual will conduct hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) modeling for a variety of project applications across the region.  Floodplain work will include local floodplains and FEMA floodplains.  Dam work will include state regulated dams in Virginia and Maryland. 

This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth in a work atmosphere that strives for excellence and emphasizes teamwork.  This position offers the opportunity to help drive internal processes and mentor junior engineers.

Technical Design Opportunities

• Develop H&H models using topographic, GIS, and as-built data
• Analyze, calibrate, and troubleshoot models
• Prepare floodplain study, alteration, CLOMR, and LOMR packages
• Prepare dam breach inundation studies, dam hazard assessments, dam failure analyses
• Conduct floodplain and dam breach modeling and mapping
• Prepare emergency action plansand prepare and present emergency drill presentations
• Design floodplain crossings (vehicular and pedestrian)
• Design dam rehabilitation and alterations and coordinate with external geotechnical engineers

General Job Responsibilities

• Produce and QC HEC-RAS models
• Develop and QC floodplain permitting packages
• Conduct site visits for floodplain and dam inspections
• Develop local and state permit applications
• Prepare and QC technical reports
• Research and be well-informed on regulatory codes, manuals, standards, and policies
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Meet and coordinate with regulators to address comments and facilitate approval
• Communicate effectively with team members
• Manage junior staff
• Perform other duties as required

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5+ years with HEC-HMS (or similar) and HEC-RAS modeling
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or similar degree
• Professional Engineer license
• Strong mathematical/analytical skills
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills
• Strong quality control skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with ArcMap, or similar

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
• HEC-RAS 2D modeling
• Proficiency with Autocad

About Gordon

Our team works together in an enjoyable work atmosphere where your goals are as important as our corporate goals. Gordon provides the personal benefits that a small business offers while providing numerous opportunities for professional growth. We have established a collaborative culture within the firm and our employees enjoy the family atmosphere and social aspects of a firm of our size. We pride ourselves in providing a comprehensive benefits package including medical / dental / vision and life insurance; short and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) Plan; Continuing Education incentives; training; and numerous opportunities for career advancement.  Salary commensurate with experience. 

Gordon is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race / Age / Color / Religion / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin / Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Resumes and cover letter should be forwarded to jobs@gordon.us.com in pdf format.

EOE M/F/H/Vet/Disabled