Design Engineer

Posted: 05/28/2019

Greenbelt Office - 6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 710


  Charles P. Johnson & Associates, Inc seeks a Design Engineer to join its Public Sector Division in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Design Engineer will primarily be responsible for designs of all aspects of stormwater management projects. The candidate must be able to complete complex hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, design water resources improvements including stream restoration, dam improvements, and storm drain and storm water management retrofits, prepare and obtain all approvals for all construction documents, handle client communications, and participate in construction observation and documentation efforts. This position will also be required to work with CAD technicians, surveyors, and sub-consultants as well as assist in the preparation of construction documents. The candidate will be required to communicate with the Public Sector Division Manager as well as other Project Managers on a daily basis.

  A BS in Civil Engineering or a related field is required. Must also be able to demonstrate intimate knowledge of and experience in the execution of stormwater management projects including phases of feasibility, conceptual design, construction document preparation, permitting, and construction management and documentation. The candidate must have experience with AutoDesk’s Civil 3D and Microsoft’s Project. Resumes to: Mr. Lee Johnson, 1751 Elton RD, Silver Spring, MD 20903 or ljohnson@cpja.com.

Contracts and Marketing Specialist

Posted: 03/2020
Greenbelt Office - 6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 710


Roles and Responsibilities

You will primarily be responsible for supporting the Public Sector office for contracts and marketing, in addition to supporting company-wide marketing conferences and events.


Job Duties

  • Finding and qualifying RFPs, RFQ, etc. along with planning, scheduling, and coordinating the production of proposals, presentations, and statements of qualification.

  • You will be involved with competitive proposals and presentations for municipal, state, and federal government agencies.

  • The ideal candidate has experience in preparing proposal, writing and developing proposal documents, assisting with gathering and organizing sub-consultant information, conducting and coordinating meetings and other related proposal development and marketing-related activities.

  • In addition to proposal preparation, this position will be responsible for attending networking events and conferences representing the firm outside of normal duty hours to include occasional weekends.

  • The position will also be responsible for all marketing materials, including but not limited branded giveaways, branded apparel, and corporate gifts.

  • Ideally the candidate will be able to create graphics for booths, banners, other booth presentation materials and brochures.

  • Has personal vehicle and is able to travel for business conferences and trade shows. Travel is 10% or less of regular duty hours.

  • Able to work outside normal duty hours for conferences, trade shows and networking events.


Required Skills and Experience

  • Team Player accustomed to working in a team environment with a wide range of technical professionals

  • Must be self-motivated to work and learn independently

  • Ability to prioritize work, multi-tasking on simultaneous hard deadlines

  • Ability to articulate proposal outline while conducting proposal meetings and driving schedules

  • Strong grammar/writing and proofreading skills, formatting, and production skills.

  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

  • Experience in Microsoft Publisher and Project is a plus

  • Graphics experience is a plus, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator experience would be ideal but not necessary

  • Adobe Premiere and After Effect is a plus, but not necessary

  • Maintain database of marketing and proposal information

  • Assist with tracking and booking conferences and all conference logistics

  • Online market research and analysis support


Desired Skills and Experience

  • ​ Experience with Deltek Vision not necessary but definitely a plus


The Greenbelt Office offers the following:

  • Free access to office Gym

  • Shuttle service to both the Metro and MARC at Greenbelt

  • Close access to the Beltway and 50

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Please send resume to employment@cpja.com with a subject of Contracts and Marketing Specialist.

Senior Land Development Division Manager

Posted: 02/2020
Silver Spring Office - 1751 Elton Road, Suite 300


MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE

Provides leadership and oversight of design, production and coordination of conceptual and final design of civil engineering tasks.  Advises and recommends design procedures to staff and interfaces with clients and public agencies.  Must be experienced with typical civil engineering elements, to include roadways, site grading, stormwater management, earthwork erosion & sediment control, environmental compliance, ADA compliance, and pavement markings & signage.  Work involves analytical ability to select and recommend design procedures, interpret ordinances and specifications, analyze design requirements and provide design solutions.


Job Duties

  • Manage a staff of 5 to 10 engineers and technicians.

    • Monitor workload and scheduling

    • QA/QC and PE seal plans

    • Technical resource

    • Mentor staff

    • Resolve issues with agencies, clients, and CPJ staff/departments.

  • Coordinate land development projects with the client, agencies, and CPJ staff.

    • Be the CPJ Project Manager for select clients and projects

    • Monitor the entitlement process and coordinate with CPJ departments

    • Be the client point of contact and do what is necessary to keep the client happy.

  • Prepare proposals and invoices.

  • Actively participate in marketing efforts.

    • Develop and maintain a network of developers, builders, contractors, and agency staff.

    • Bring in new work and clients.

  • Read and interpret survey data, legal description, government standards and codes, and applies to design.

  • Prepare site and subdivision plans for residential, commercial and industrial projects in Anne Arundel County, Montgomery County or Prince George’s Counties, to include storm water management, storm sewer plans and profiles, outfall analysis, sanitary sewer plans and profiles, water line plans and profiles, water network analysis, public street design, erosion and sediment control plans, fire lane plans, pavement designs, pavement striping and signage plans, maintenance of traffic plans, bond estimates and bond reductions.

  • Assist clients with bonding and permitting procedures.

  • Assist other company departments in the preparation of re-zonings, infill lot grading plans and preliminary plats.

  • Interact with County staff, clients, members of the public and elected and appointed officials. Possible attendance at night meetings.

  • Involvement with industry related associations/organizations will be expected.


Required Skills and Experience

  • Competent in AutoCAD and Civil 3D

  • Above average written and oral communication skills

  • Project organizational and time management skills

  • 15+ years of experience as a land development engineer, preferably in Maryland.

  • 5+ years of experience as an engineering manager and/or project manager supervising engineers and/or planners.

  • Good knowledge of the land development entitlement process thru local and state agencies.

  • Well respected by their clients and agencies.

  • Experience in Anne Arundel, Montgomery or Prince George’s County preferred 


Please send resume to employment@cpja.com with a subject of Senior Land Development Division Manager

Senior Level Planner/Landscape Architect

Posted: 02/2020
Silver Spring Office - 1751 Elton Road, Suite 300


MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE

The CPJ Silver Spring office is looking for a senior level Planner/Landscape Architect to take a leadership position in the Planning Division of the Silver Spring MD office.  The position includes direct mentorship of junior staff and working with staff to develop design drawings.  The position requires regular meetings with the clients and agencies and a complete understanding of the regulations that govern the design, review and approval processes within the various local agencies. The applicant will be responsible for a staff that includes other landscape architects, site designers and CADD technicians. We are looking for an applicant that will participate in organizations and activities related to the industry and contribute to the CPJA marketing effort.

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Job Duties

The applicant will be responsible for preparing and managing a wide range of large and small projects including residential, mixed use, commercial and institutional. This will include preparation of project proposals, staff management and billing.

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Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (PLA/RLA required).

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in site planning and landscape architectural design.

  • Graphic design presentation skills are required. 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Oral presentation experience.

  • Grading ability required.

  • Knowledge of Montgomery County and Prince Georges County preferred.

  • CADD: AutoCAD 3D is required Photoshop, Sketch-Up, or similar, is recommended

  • Office programs: WORD, PowerPoint, Excel recommended


Please send resume to employment@cpja.com with a subject of Senior Level Planner/Landscape Architect

Land Development Engineer

Posted: 05/2019
Silver Spring Office - 1751 Elton Road, Suite 300
Annapolis Office - 45 Old Solomons Rd, Suite 204


Job Duties 

Prepare site and subdivision plans for residential, commercial and industrial projects in Anne Arundel County, Montgomery County or Prince George’s Counties, to include storm water management, storm sewer plans and profiles, outfall analysis, sanitary sewer plans and profiles, water line plans and profiles, water network analysis, public street design, erosion and sediment control plans, fire lane plans, pavement designs, pavement striping and signage plans, maintenance of traffic plans, bond estimates and bond reductions. Assist clients with bonding and permitting procedures.  Assist other company departments in the preparation of re-zonings, infill lot grading plans and preliminary plats.  Interact with County staff, clients, members of the public and elected and appointed officials. Possible attendance at night meetings.  Involvement with industry related associations/organizations will be expected.

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Required Skills and Experience

  • Familiar with AutoCAD Civil 3D

  • Above average written and oral communication skills

  • Project organizational and time management skills

  • 5+ years of experience in Maryland  land development engineering

  • P.E. license preferred

  • Experience in Anne Arundel, Montgomery or Prince Georges County preferred 


Please send resume to employment@cpja.com with a subject of Land Development Engineer 

Senior Water Resources Engineer / Project Manager

Posted: 04/2019

Greenbelt Office - 6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 710

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Roles and Responsibilities

You will primarily be responsible for managing and serving as a technical lead for all aspects of water resources projects. 


Job Duties

  • Complete complex hydrologic and hydraulic analyses

  • Design water resources improvements including stream restoration, dam improvements, and storm drain and stormwater management retrofits, prepare and obtain all approvals for all construction documents,

  • Handle client communications,

  • Manage construction observation and documentation efforts. 

  • Manage engineering/CAD technicians, surveyors, and sub-consultants

  • Oversee preparation of construction documents. 

Required Skills and Experience

  • Professional engineer’s license in the state of Maryland (or the ability to obtain a Maryland license within three (3) months of hire.

  • Seven (7) years of water resources experience and must be able to demonstrate intimate knowledge of and experience in the execution of water resources projects including phases of feasibility, conceptual design, construction document preparation, permitting, and construction management and documentation. 


Desired Skills and Experience

  • A familiarity with permitting processes of Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Howard Counties as well as the Maryland State Highway Administration and the Maryland Department of the Environment. 

  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D

  • Experience with Microsoft Project

  • Experience with ArcGIS 

  • Prince George’s County Resident

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The Greenbelt Office offers the following:

  • Free access to office Gym

  • Shuttle service to both the Metro and MARC at Greenbelt

  • Close access to the Beltway and 50

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Please send resume to employment@cpja.com with a subject of Water Resources Engineer.

Entry Level Landscape Architect

Posted: 08/2019

Annapolis Office - 45 Old Solomons Road, Suite 204


Charles P. Johnson and Associates is seeking a talented Landscape Designer to join to our Annapolis Office. Candidate will work with on a variety of large and small projects from concept through construction for both public and private sector clients.

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Job Duties 

  • ​Collaborate with an experienced team of registered landscape architects, Land Use Planners, and civil engineering professionals on interesting and high-profile projects throughout the region

  • Support the development and preparation of zoning, entitlement and permit documents

  • Support the development of design and preparation of construction document packages

  • Travel to project sites to perform site inventory, tree identification and analysis

  • Gain an understanding of codes and environmental restrictions that affect our work in the Annapolis region.

  • Research project-related issues and sustainable design practices 

  • Create 3D and perspective renderings for clients and marketing materials

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Required Skills and Experience

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

  • 0-5 years of employment history in a landscape architecture office

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD/ LandFX drafting programs

  • Experience in grading, planting design, and construction detailing

  • Graphic skills, both generated by hand-drawing and computer assisted programs

  • Proficiency or familiarization with Photoshop, In-Design, Illustrator, Sketch-up, and Microsoft Office

  • Demonstrated skills in design and construction document preparation

  • Passionate about creating high-quality urban environments, care about the details of a project and understand the importance of seeing a project through to the end

  • Enthusiasm, eagerness to learn and the skills and abilities to assist us in furthering the success of our company

  • Effective communication skills to engage clients and other design disciplines

  • Familiarity of Chesapeake Bay and Critical Area preferred

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Please send resume to employment@cpja.com with a subject of Landscape Architect.

Sr. CAD Technician

Posted: 08/2019

Annapolis Office - 45 Old Solomons Road, Suite 204


Job Duties 

  • Work from detailed sketches or off redlines to prepare plans, profiles, and detail drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2019 (and more current versions)

  • Develop land documents showing topographical contours, elevations, profiles and cross-sections as well as develop draft design engineering drawings

  • Handle AutoCAD transfers. Must be flexible in work assignments

  • Analyze sketches, notes and other input material to determine and plan the best approach to develop and complete drawings with minimal supervision

  • Maintain organized work area to allow access of project to team members

  • Ability to process paper/electronic documents and utilize computer equipment; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to visit project sites if necessary.

  • Job also requires ability to evaluate alternatives and select solutions, manage multiple concurrent projects.

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Please send resume to employment@cpja.com with a subject of Sr. CAD Technician.

 

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