Civil Site Design Engineer/Project Manager
Kapur & Associates · Madison, WI · 1 mo ago
Full-time
About the role
Kapur is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site Design Engineer/Project Manager to manage and lead site design projects in various locations across Wisconsin. This position is based in Madison, WI, which offers an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in our expanding site design group.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day site design activities, including technical design, contract document production, quality control, permitting, shop drawing review, field inspections, and project closeout.
- Actively plan, design, manage, coordinate, and monitor all design and technical aspects of site design projects.
- Provide engineering designs and technical leadership to other site design engineers, including the preparation of calculations, schedules, reports, cost estimates, plans, and specifications.
- Collaborate cohesively with design engineers to develop site designs in accordance with client standards and specifications.
- Possess the ability to interpret and understand plans, sketches, and specifications, and respond to technical inquiries and complex issues.
- Perform specific work assignments within established schedules and budgets, and manage a variety of project sizes with limited supervision.
- Mentor technical designers and drafting staff members.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the project development process, including coordination with architectural, landscape, structural, geotechnical, and MEP disciplines during design and construction.
- Build client relations, prepare proposals, and bring in additional site design work.
- Assist with recruitment and hiring of additional site design staff.
Requirements
- Strong work ethic, self-motivation, attention to detail, high organizational skills, and enthusiasm for site design projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills.
- A customer service focus, with the ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Flexibility to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing client expectations.
- Problem-solving abilities, especially in areas where documentation is limited or lacks standardization.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD-Civil3D, with a preference for familiarity with engineering modeling software such as HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.) and Document Control Management Software.
Skills
- Minimum of 4+ years of experience in site design or similar projects.
- Professional Engineering (PE) License in Wisconsin is preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance