What You Will Love About Us!
CPJ is one of the fastest growing full Service Civil Engineering firms in the Washington DC Metro area! We offer our employees professional growth and a family-oriented environment where we take great pride in appreciating and valuing our staff! CPJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We provide:
A Great Company Culture
A Genuine work/life balance
Health Benefits – CareFirst Medical/Dental/Vision, Disability, Life Insurance
Preparation for your future – 401(K) Retirement, Profit Sharing, Company Stock
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holiday Pay
Telework and flexible work schedules
Professional Growth – Educational and Professional Associations Reimbursements
Company Functions – Annual Company Picnic, Holiday Gatherings, Chili cook offs, Firm Breakfast and Luncheons, Potlucks and more!
Senior Landscape Architect
Posted: 6/2024
Location: 1751 Elton Road, Suite 300, Silver Spring, MD 20903
Charles P. Johnson and Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect and Project Manager to join the Planning Division of our Silver Spring, Maryland office. The ideal candidate will manage and work on various projects, including residential, mixed-use, commercial, and institutional developments. This role involves preparing layouts, grading plans, landscape, recreation, and forest conservation plans, and understanding the design development and review processes.
Responsibilities
Manage and work on large and small projects, including residential development, mixed-use, commercial, and institutional projects
Prepare layouts, grading plans, landscape plans, recreation plans, and forest conservation plans
Conduct regular meetings with clients and agencies
Understand and navigate the design development and review processes within local Suburban Maryland agencies
Collaborate in a team environment with Landscape Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, and CADD technicians
Participate in industry-related organizations and activities
Contribute to the CPJA marketing effort
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (PLA/RLA required)
Minimum of 8 years of experience in site planning and landscape architectural design
Strong graphic design presentation skills
Comfortable coordinating with other engineers, subconsultants, and managing clients
Experience managing budgets, billing, and acting as the main point of contact with clients
Experience in Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Charles County, Maryland is ideal but not required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with oral presentations
Proficient in grading; candidates should provide grading plans in their portfolio
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
For consideration, please forward your resume to employment@cpja.com with the subject line “Senior Landscape Architect.”
Custom Homes Designer
Posted: 4/2024
Location: 1751 Elton Road, Suite 300, Silver Spring, MD 20903
We are seeking an energetic and experienced Custom Homes Designer knowledgeable in Stormwater Management to join our team in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Role Summary
The role involves aiding with Stormwater and Sediment Control design for our Custom Homes and Engineering Department. The ideal candidate will collaborate effectively across departments, demonstrate analytical skills in design procedures, and ensure timely completion of projects in coordination with clients and review agencies.
Responsibilities
Assist with Stormwater and Sediment Control design
Collaborate effectively within a team environment
Analyze design requirements and provide solutions
Coordinate with clients and review agencies to meet project deadlines
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Experience
3-5 years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D
Knowledge of Water Resources Engineering
Experience with "In-Fill" lots in Montgomery and PG County preferred
Background in Civil Engineering
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Familiarity with basic line drawings, architectural drawings, and landscaping plans
Excellent project organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in MS Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
To be considered for this position, please email your resume to employment@cpja.com with the subject line "Custom Homes Designer."
Mid-Level/Senior Land Development Engineer
Posted: 4/2024
Location: 1751 Elton Road, Suite 300, Silver Spring, MD 20903
We are seeking a career-driven, technology-savvy Senior Engineer to join our Private Sector Division team in our Silver Spring, MD office.
Responsibilities
Prepare site and subdivision plans for residential, commercial, and industrial projects
Design storm water management systems, storm drain plans and profiles, outfall analysis, sanitary sewer plans and profiles, water line plans and profiles, and water network analysis
Design public streets, erosion and sediment control plans, fire lane plans, pavement designs, pavement striping and signage plans, and maintenance of traffic plans
Prepare bond estimates and assist clients with bonding and permitting procedures
Interact with county agency staff, clients, members of the public, and elected and appointed officials
Possible attendance at night meetings
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
5+ years of experience directly related to land development engineering in Maryland
Strong skills in using Autodesk Civil 3D
Project organizational and time management skills
Ability to meet client and project goals within specified budgets
Experience handling multiple concurrent projects
Mentorship experience with civil engineering design staff
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred
Experience in Montgomery and Prince George’s County preferred
For consideration, please send resume to employment@cpja.com with a subject of "Mid-Level/Senior Land Development Engineer"
Jr Project Manager - Computations
Posted: 10/2023
Location: 1751 Elton Road, Suite 300, Silver Spring, MD 20903
We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the full-time position of Jr. Land Survey Project Manager for our Computations section in our Silver Spring office. This is not an entry-level position.
Responsibilities
Preparation and processing of residential Subdivision Plats, Easements, and rights-of-way under the supervision of a MD Professional Land Surveyor
Online research (plats.net; mdlandrec.net, SDAT), organizing documents, and analyzing deeds, plats, and other publicly available sources of property information necessary for creating base drawings for land development projects
Required Skills and Experience:
Must be proficient with and have at least three years of experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office programs
Experience with Microstation is a plus, but not required
Experience dealing with WSSC, PG-DPIE, MC-DPS, MNCPPC
Exposure using networked desktop computer systems
Good communication skills
Regular in-office attendance, ability to work independently with direction, and a desire to learn and progress in the Survey profession, both personally and as part of a team
For consideration, please forward your resume to employment@cpja.com with the subject line “Jr Project Manager-Computations”
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Posted: 1/2023
Greenbelt, MD Office - 6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 710
Charles P. Johnson & Associates seeks a career driven Water Resources Engineer to join its Public Sector Division in our Greenbelt, MD office to manage and serve as a technical lead for all aspects of water resources projects.
Responsibilities
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
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
Please send resume to employment@cpja.com with a subject of "Senior Water Resources Engineer"