Careers
We believe in family and treat one another with the utmost respect and compassion while performing at the highest levels of professionalism, competence, and integrity. The value we place on relationships extends beyond our four walls to our community and our clients. We offer an excellent employee benefits package here at Parker Design Group. The following is a snapshot of some of the benefits we offer:
Medical Insurance
PDG pays 95% of employee only premiums and 25% of your family’s premiums.
Health Savings Account
PDG matches up to $1,500 per year of your pre-tax contributions to your HSA.
Health Reimbursement Account
PDG reimburses up to $2,500 of your health insurance deductible each year.
401k or Simple IRA
PDG matches every dollar for up to 4% of your salary.
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
PDG provides a $50,000 policy at no cost to you.
Short Term & Long Term Disability Plans
PDG provides these plans at no cost to you, and we even cover pregnancy and child birth.
Dental & Vision Insurance Policies
PDG offers these plans, but does not contribute to your monthly premiums.
Paid PTO and Paid Holiday Leave
We encourage employees to take vacation time. Even your birthday is a Paid Holiday at PDG!
Current Openings
CADD Technician | Roanoke
We are currently searching for another great Team Member in our Roanoke Surveying Department. Our new Land Surveying CADD Technician needs 2 years of AutoCAD drafting experience preferably in land surveying or civil engineering. Great written and oral communication skills are vital. A willingness to be coachable and the attitude to do whatever it takes for us to meet (and exceed) our clients’ needs is an important characteristic. Our Surveying Staff works closely with our Engineering Staff and being able to articulate your knowledge and ideas effectively is vital to our success..
Our company offers an excellent benefits package and work environment. Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Parker Design Group, Inc., 2122 Carolina Avenue, SW, Roanoke, Virginia 24014 or TBower@parkerdg.com.
Civil Engineer | Roanoke and Richmond
We are currently searching for another great Team Member in our Roanoke and Richmond Engineering Departments with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (or a related field). We prefer candidates with 2-5 years of experience in Civil3D software and the ability to prepare Site Civil Plans for land development projects. These plans include but are not limited to Utility, Grading, Erosion Control, and Stormwater Management plans. Candidates shall have an understanding of current regulations pertaining to Stormwater Management and have the ability to perform calculations pertaining to these regulations.
Great written and oral communication skills are vital. A willingness to be coachable and the attitude to do whatever it takes for us to meet (and exceed) our clients’ needs is an important characteristic. Our Engineering Staff works closely with our Surveying Staff and being able to articulate your knowledge and ideas effectively is vital to our success. We prefer candidates with an EIT/PE license.
Our company offers an excellent benefits package and work environment. Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Parker Design Group, Inc., 2122 Carolina Avenue, SW, Roanoke, Virginia 24014 or TBower@parkerdg.com.
Land Survey Project Manager | Roanoke
We are currently searching for another great Team Member in our Roanoke Surveying Department. Although surveying has been around since the beginning of time, there have been significant improvements in the methods and equipment. We want to offer our clients the most state-of-the-art services while increasing the productivity of our employees. We are committed to investing the financial resources and time to ensure that we provide the most up-to-date information to our clients. All of our survey crews use equipment less than 2 years old with blue tooth technology. These one-man robotic stations have significantly reduced the amount of time necessary to collect data in the field and have improved the accuracy of our surveys. We are constantly trying to find new methods and equipment to successfully meet the needs of our clients and create a positive and supportive work environment.
Our new Land Survey Project Manager needs at least 5 years of experience in land surveying and a LS license is preferred. Civil 3D is a must along with great written and oral communication skills. A willingness to be coachable and the attitude to do whatever it takes for us to meet (and exceed) our client’s needs is an important characteristics of our new Land Survey Project Manager. Our Surveying Staff of 6 works closely with our Engineering Staff and being able to articulate your knowledge and ideas effectively is vital to our success. Leadership and supervisory skills are also key in this position. This position involves both indoor drafting work along with outdoor data collection work. You will need a valid driver’s license and must be physically fit to handle long hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains!
Our company offers an excellent benefits package and work environment. Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Parker Design Group, Inc., 2122 Carolina Avenue, SW, Roanoke, Virginia 24014 or TBower@parkerdg.com.
Stormwater Inspector | Roanoke and Richmond
Our Roanoke and Richmond offices are looking for a full-time self-motivated team-player to fill the position of Stormwater Inspector. The selected individual will inspect construction sites for compliance with stormwater regulations and is responsible for ensuring site compliance with all applicable VPDES Construction General Permits and the project Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). This is primarily a field position requiring the majority of the work hours to be spent on project sites.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
- Conduct routine site inspections as specified in the SWPPP
- Read and understand civil construction plans and topographical maps in order to verify site compliance
- Identify BMP issues and coordinate with contractors to address items needed to bring the site back into compliance
- Communicate inspection results with project team
- Complete SWPPP Inspection Reports and Update SWPPP in a timely manner
- Assist with closed circuit television (CCTV) inspections to evaluate pipe conditions
Qualifications:
- Solid understanding of stormwater regulations, construction practices, BMPs and VPDES regulations
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work well individually with minimal supervision and as a team player
- Ability to maintain own schedule and meet deadlines
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- Capable of walking long distances on potentially difficult terrain
- Willingness to attend training classes to obtain industry certifications as necessary
- DEQ SWM/ESC Inspector certification a plus
Our company offers an excellent benefits package and work environment. Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Parker Design Group, Inc., 2122 Carolina Avenue, SW, Roanoke, Virginia 24014 or TBower@parkerdg.com.
Team Building Activities
We believe team building activities are essential for a successful workplace. Not only are they a fun way to break the ice and get to know your colleagues better, but we’ve seen firsthand that regular team building activities can provide an array of benefits, like increased morale, increased productivity, better communication, improved problem-solving and higher employee retention. Our team building activities are legendary because we’re committed to creating a work culture where great relationships can thrive.
Commit to connections.
I want to thank you for allowing us the privilege of having Maggie as part of our team for the past few months. She has been nothing but an asset while on the project. Additionally, she is very communicative which is extremely helpful from a project management standpoint.
Cody Bain, CCM – MBPCE