Project Engineer

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)
• Absess potential risks, materials, and costs
• Attend planning meetings as needed

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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