Design Professional Engineer – Solid Waste Facilities (Site Civil, Structural or Mechanical experience) – Charleston, SC

Position Summary

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. For the ideal candidate, this position will combine business development and project work. You will also expand your skill set to effectively and efficiently perform the following:

• Independently perform engineering calculations, direct CADD in the formation of ideas into design drawings, write reports, and make project decisions with the oversight of senior client managers.
• Work in all phases of a project from feasibility studies to construction/startup, including preparation of drawings, plans, specifications, reports, bid documents, and certifications.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, environmental data, and aerial photographs.
• Prepare construction cost estimations.
• Prepare design reports.
• Stamp/certify designs.
• Oversee construction projects to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and help direct work for multiple projects and clients.
• Help support business development initiatives for continued work with key clients and business sectors.
• Maintain the quality control on projects and on administrative tasks.
• Manage multiple smaller company priorities and projects.
• Prepare proposals for mid to large-size projects, including the development of technical plans, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Periodic travel to project site and conferences (2 to 3 hotel nights per month).

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. For the ideal candidate, this position will combine business development and project work. You will also expand your skill set to effectively and efficiently perform the following:

• Independently perform engineering calculations, direct CADD in the formation of ideas into design drawings, write reports, and make project decisions with the oversight of senior client managers.
• Work in all phases of a project from feasibility studies to construction/startup, including preparation of drawings, plans, specifications, reports, bid documents, and certifications.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, environmental data, and aerial photographs.
• Prepare construction cost estimations.
• Prepare design reports.
• Stamp/certify designs.
• Oversee construction projects to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and help direct work for multiple projects and clients.
• Help support business development initiatives for continued work with key clients and business sectors.
• Maintain the quality control on projects and on administrative tasks.
• Manage multiple smaller company priorities and projects.
• Prepare proposals for mid to large-size projects, including the development of technical plans, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Periodic travel to project site and conferences (2 to 3 hotel nights per month).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or above in engineering or related environmental field
• Professional Engineer or ability to obtain license within 6 months
• Experience – 3-5 years minimum in at least one of these related fields:
  • Solid waste management
  • Facility development
• Project management experience, including budgets, schedules, and invoicing
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Self-disciplined/motivated individual who works well from home and in a team environment
• Located in the southern U.S., with a preference for South Carolina
• Proficiency with computer usage for document preparation, including Word, Excel, and engineering software
• Working knowledge of computer-aided design software; 3D preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and developing leadership skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and regularly with project manager/team
• Strong analytical/technical skills
• Established client relationships are required

Preferred Qualifications

• Regulatory experience is a plus, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit and work at a computer for extended periods; occasional standing and walking within the office environment.
• Occasionally required to lift/move up to 10 lbs., with infrequent lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• Requires use of hands for typing, handling materials, and operating office equipment; vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally travel to field sites (approximately 10–30% of the time), which can involve walking on uneven terrain and slopes up to 2:1 or 3:1 grade.
• When in the field, must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator if required, and may need to meet medical clearance standards based on assignment.