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Project Engineer


We are looking for a Licensed Civil Engineer to join our fast-growing Engineering team. You will be responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines that the projects involve. You will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion. You will be responsible for overseeing and mentoring a civil design team. You will work together as a unit while also collaborating and working with other Project Engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop complete sets of development projects involving grading, drainage, water retention, retaining walls, sewer/ waste water, road/ transportation, site layout, and utilities on site design projects.
  • Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor the assigned engineering projects.
  • Evaluate surveys, field notes, maps, aerial photographs, and other materials to identify potential project constraints and the best approach for developing and completing projects on time and on budget.
  • Complete drainage calculations for storm sewer design, hydraulic systems, detention ponds, and water quality measures.
  • Lead a design team in correcting redlines and plan revisions.
  • Research and review ordinances, technical reports, municipal, state, and federal codes to ensure compliance.
  • Communicate with city, county, and state entities to ensure all requirements are met.
  • Collaborate with project coordinators, other project engineers, and design staff to provide status updates, discuss challenges, and address plan revisions.
  • Monitor compliance with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.
  • Interact daily with the Project Coordinators to make sure projects are on track and clients are being communicated with well about the status of their project.
  • Interact with the clients when needed to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field.
  • Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status.
  • Assign responsibilities, mentor the project team, and liaise with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Manage, design, develop, create, and maintain small-scale to large-scale construction projects in a safe, timely, and sustainable manner.
  • Conduct on-site investigations and analyze data (maps, reports, tests, drawings, and other).
  • Assess potential risks, materials, and costs.
  • Attend planning meetings as needed.
  • Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals etc
  • Knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics to put together drainage reports
  • Ability to communicate with a variety of professionals clearly and effectively, including colleagues and clients
  • Punctual with project deadlines
  • Ability to project manage
  • At least five years of relevant Civil 3D or CAD design experience strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of HEC-RAS is a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products
  • Proven working experience as a Project Engineer
  • Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards
  • Ability to work with multiple discipline projects
  • Decision making ability and leadership skills
  • Current engineer license
  • Time management and organization skills
  • BS/MA in Civil Engineering or relevant field
  • 95% coverage of health benefits, including Medical and Dental, with optional family and/or dependent enrollment paid by the employee at a group rate
  • 50% company contribution towards Vision coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year)
  • 401(k) matching program: company match 100% of your deferrals up to 3% of your compensation, plus 50% of your deferrals over 3% not exceeding 5% of your compensation
  • 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability with employee buy-up options
  • 100% employer-paid Life Insurance Coverage with employee buy-up options
  • Holiday pay
  • Sick pay
  • Paid vacations
  • Paid parental leave
  • Company Computer

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