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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!

Stormwater Inspector

Posted: 08/2023

Job Type: Full-time

Frederick, MD - 129 West Patrick Street, Suite 13


Charles P. Johnson & Associates, Inc. (CPJ) is seeking a preferably trained, dynamic entry-level Stormwater Inspector with at least 3-5 years' experience.

Role Summary: 

Duties include but are not limited to conducting daily inspections on buildings, stormwater management and site development construction projects to ensure compliance with construction documents, permits, and other contract requirements. The majority of the work for this role is performed in a field setting with exposure to the physical demands and hazards associated with construction and other outdoor sites.

Job Duties: 

  • Review project drawings, details, and specifications to familiarize with design, construction sequence, and permit requirements.

  • Coordinate with in-house design staff and client representatives to understand design intent of projects and ensure achievement throughout construction process.

  • Prepare daily inspection reports with photo logs of construction projects, including NPDES reporting, and monitor contractors' compliance with project schedule. Coordinate with CPJ design staff to understand design intent of projects and ensure achievement throughout construction process.

  • Review Contractors' payment requests to verify the progress of the project and completed quantities.

  • Coordinate field adjustments to minimize impacts to natural resources or adapt to existing site conditions.

  • Coordinate review of submittals, RFls, samples, as-built drawings, etc. prepared by Contractor and work with other staff to meet contract requirements.

Required Skills:

  • Must be able to pass a drug and background check to perform inspections at government and childcare facilities.

  • Ability to learn quickly, as training on stormwater management will be provided.

  • A minimum of three years of progressively responsible construction permitting inspection or management experience including substantive work in site development and stormwater management projects.

  • An Associate Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Surveying, or another related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

  • A valid driver's license unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive CPJ vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

  • Adequate written and oral communication skills to prepare reports and communicate with stakeholders.

  • Good knowledge of construction, inspection, and permitting processes.

  • Experience in the Washington DC Metro area with an emphasis on Montgomery or Prince George's County preferred.

  • Ability to work outdoors in a variety of hot and cold weather environments. work in a dirty, dusty, and noisy environments and work near machinery; walk over rough, uneven, and occasionally slippery surfaces; be capable of climbing flights of stairs and ladders; stoop. reach, and occasionally lift objects weighing from twenty to fifty pounds.


For consideration, please forward your resume to employment@cpja.com with a subject of “Stormwater Inspector"

Jr. Level Civil Engineer/Planner

Posted: 6/2023

Silver Spring Office - 1751 Elton Road, Suite 300


Charles P. Johnson & Associates, Inc (CPJ) seeks an energetic, highly motivated, and experienced design engineer who is knowledgeable in Stormwater Management to join our Custom Homes division in our Silver Spring, Maryland office!


Role Summary

  • Aide with Stormwater and Sediment Control design for the Custom Homes and Engineering Department.

  • Able to work effectively and collaborate between departments as a team player.

  • Work involves analytical ability to select and recommend design procedures, analyze design requirements, and provide design solutions.

  • Collaboration with clients and review agencies to ensure plans, documents and deadlines are completed and met in a timely manner.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

  • 3-5 years’ experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D

  • Knowledge of Water Resources

  • Engineering on “In-Fill” lots

  • Montgomery and PG County experience is preferred

  • Background in Civil Engineering

  • Accurate and strong attention to detail

  • Knowledge of basic line drawings, architectural drawings, and landscaping plans

  • Project organizational and time management skills

  • Proficient in MS Office

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Referral program

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Vision insurance

For consideration, please forward your resume to employment@cpja.com with a subject of “Jr. Level Civil Engineer/Planner

Project Manager

Posted: 06/2023

Annapolis, MD - 45 Old Solomons RD, Suite 204 


Charles P. Johnson & Associates seeks a career driven, technology savvy, Project Manager to join CPJA’s Critical Area Development Division in our Annapolis, MD office

Job Duties

Prepare site and subdivision plans for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects in Anne Arundel County, the City of Annapolis, Baltimore County, southern Maryland, and the Maryland Eastern Shore. Responsibilities include overseeing design team for and managing project to completion for Chesapeake Bay Critical Area development. Oversee and mentor Junior Engineers. Assist clients with permit procurement and bonding procedures. Assist other consultants in the preparation of re-zonings, infill lot grading plans and preliminary plats. Interact with County staff, clients, & members of the public. Possible attendance at night meetings. Involvement with industry related associations/organizations will be encouraged.

Required Skills and Experience

  • 4+ years of experience in Maryland in land development

  • Project Management in a Construction based setting is ideal

  • PE, PLS, or RLA license preferred but not required.

  • Above average written and oral communication skills

  • Project organizational and time management skills

  • Knowledgeable with AutoCAD Civil 3D

  • Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office

  • Familiar with MDE design regulations for stormwater management, & sediment & erosion control.

  • Familiarity with Chesapeake Bay Critical Area & waterfront development regulation preferred

  • Salary Range: $85,000k - $115,000k

For consideration, please forward your resume to employment@cpja.com with a subject of “Project Manager”

Mid-Level Landscape Architect/Planner

Posted:  03/2023

Silver Spring Office - 1751 Elton Road, Suite 300

Charles P. Johnson and Associates, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Landscape Architect/Planner to join the Planning Division of our Silver Spring, Maryland office

Role Summary

The applicant will be responsible for working on a wide range of projects including residential, mixed use, commercial and institutional. The position includes direct mentorship of junior staff and working with staff to develop design drawings. Environmental assessments of sites and preparation of these plans for approval by the agencies is required. Regular meetings with the clients and agencies, an understanding of development design, and the review and approval processes within the various local agencies is desired. The applicant will be working in a collaborative environment with other Landscape Architects, Engineers, Surveyors and CAD 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.

Required Skills and Experience

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

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in site planning and landscape architectural design

  • Graphic design presentation skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Photoshop, Sketch-Up, or similar, is recommended

  • Oral presentation experience

  • Please include grading plans in candidate portfolio

  • Autodesk Civil 3D experience

  • Office programs: Word, PowerPoint, Excel


For consideration, please forward your resume to employment@cpja.com with a subject of “Mid-Level Landscape Architect”

Junior Water Resources Engineer (EIT)

Posted: 03/2023

Greenbelt, MD - 6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 710

Charles P. Johnson & Associates, Inc. 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 design engineer for all aspects of water resources projects. 

Responsibilities

  • Prepare Construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D under senior engineer/project managers, electronic plan submittals to agencies

  • Assist PM with all approvals for construction documents

  • Coordinate with the team, project managers and other disciplines

  • Perform Utilities coordination

  • Perform construction observation and inspections

Required Skills and Experience 

  • EIT or equivalent

  • 0-3 years of water resources experience and familiarity with water resources projects including phases of feasibility, conceptual design, construction document preparation, permitting, and construction management and documentation

  • Familiar with water resources improvements including storm drain and stormwater management retrofits, dam repair and improvements, floodplain analysis and site development plans

  • Strong writing and speaking skills

Other Desired Skills and Experience

  • Understanding of permitting processes in the State of Maryland and all local agencies

  • Knowledge on MD SWM and E&S State and local agencies guidelines/regulation

  • Familiar with water resources software such as TR-20, TR-55, GISHydro, HEC-1, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1 and 2-D), HY-8

  • Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D

  • Experience with Microsoft Project

  • Experience with ArcGIS

  • Prince George's County Resident (preferred) 

For consideration, please forward your resume to employment@cpja.com with a subject of “Junior Water Resources Engineer (EIT)"​

Junior Civil Engineer

Posted: 03/2023

Silver Spring, MD Office - 1751 Elton Road, Suite 300


Charles P. Johnson & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Junior Civil Engineer to join its Silver Spring Office. Under the general supervision of a higher-level technical employee, the ideal candidate will perform general civil engineering work, carry out complex technical details, making inspections and prepare simple designs. This is an entry level title in the professional engineering series. Supervision may be exercised over technical and/or clerical staff.

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree* in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or closely related field OR Bachelor’s Degree* in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or closely related field

  • One (1) year of work experience which must have involved construction, surveying, design, inspection or estimating.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises and inspects minor construction and maintenance work on highways, sewers, water mains, storm drains, sidewalks, or other public works projects

  • Prepares designs for simple engineering projects

  • Inspects construction materials to see that they conform to specifications

  • Acts as chief of a survey party

  • Makes measurements and obtains design data

  • Obtains data for computation of quantities

  • Makes surveys for determining payments to contractors.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Sills and Experience

  • Knowledge of surveying 

  • Understanding of the principles and practices of civil engineering

  • Knowledge of the methods and equipment used in construction

  • Ability to perform designing and drafting assignments

  • Ability to interpret specification and contract essentials

  • Ability to do mathematical computations as applied to engineering problems

  • Ability to effectively use computer applications such as computer assisted design programs, spreadsheets, word processing, email and database software

  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position

  • Ability to get along well with others 

  • Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

For consideration, please forward your resume to employment@cpja.com with a subject of “Junior Civil Engineer”​

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"

Senior Land Development Engineer

Posted: 1/2023
Silver Spring Office, MD - 1751 Elton Road, Suite 300


Charles P. Johnson & Associates seeks a career driven, technology savvy, Senior Engineer to join its Private Sector Division team in our Silver Spring, MD office. 

Responsibilities 
Prepare site and subdivision plans for residential, commercial and industrial projects in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County, to include storm water management, storm drain 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. 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 Maryland land development engineering

  • Strong skills in using Autodesk Civil 3D

  • Project organizational and time management skills

  • Ability to meet client and project goals

  • Works efficiently to meet project budgets

  • Handles multiple concurrent projects

  • Mentor other civil engineering design staff

  • P.E. license preferred

  • Experience in Montgomery and Prince Georges County preferred 


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

Mid-Level Land Development Engineer

Posted: 10/2022

Annapolis, MD Office - 45 Old Solomons Rd, Suite 204


Charles P. Johnson & Associates seeks a career driven, technology savvy, Senior Engineer to join our Annapolis, MD office. 

Job Duties 

Prepare site and subdivision plans for residential, commercial and industrial projects in Anne Arundel County, the City of Annapolis, and the Maryland Eastern Shore, 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. Oversee and mentor Junior Engineers. 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. Possible attendance at night meetings.  Involvement with industry related associations/organizations will be encouraged.

Required Skills and Experience

  • 4+ years of experience in Maryland  land development engineering

  • PE license preferred but not required.

  • Above average written and oral communication skills

  • Project organizational and time management skills

  • Knowledgeable with AutoCAD Civil 3D

  • Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office

  • Proficient with TR-55 & TR-20 hydrologic analysis methods

  • Familiar with MDE design regulations for stormwater management, & sediment & erosion control.

  • Permitting experience in Anne Arundel, and Maryland Eastern Shore

  • Open to Hybrid Work Schedule

Please send resume to employment@cpja.com with a subject of "AN Mid-Level Land Development Engineer"

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