Project Engineer

About the role

SeamonWhiteside is in search of an ambitious and talented professional to serve as a Project Engineer in our growing Spartanburg, SC office.

The Project Engineer will continue growing in their role while focusing on further developing skill sets in specific areas of managing projects, employees, and clients. As a prerequisite to obtaining this position, an individual has demonstrated proficiency in civil engineering design, project management, leadership amongst fellow co-workers, and has developed outstanding client contact skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook directly with Clients on project requirements and expectations, deliverables, agency regulations, scheduling and project deadlines
• Attend Project Coordination meetings with Clients, Project Team members, government agencies, and contractors
• Responsible of the preparation of Project Permitting Submittal Packages for Agency Reviews applications
• Aid Project Managers in the Due Diligence Research of a project and demonstrate the ability to identify potential risk factors
• Aid Project Managers in the review of site work bids from contractors related to Civil design projects
• Prepare and Review Project Technical Specifications
• Prepare and Compile Technical Reports related to the design of Civil Infrastructure (ie. Drainage Reports, Water Calcs, Project Narratives)
• Cook Project Workloads with other project team members
• Makes appropriate engineering design decisions independently. Brings solutions to engineering design issues and effectively communicates to Project Manager
• Aid in the Construction Admin responsibilities of at least one (1) project that you were involved in throughout the entire course of construction (Pre-con thru Closeout)
• Cook directly with Clients, Contractors, and Government Agencies to provide solutions to field issues, review change orders and pay apps, evaluate asbuilts, and coordinate project closeout
• Evaluate and provide suggested solutions to problem solving and troubleshooting issues arising in the field
• Engage in Community Involvement in at least one (1) Outside Organization that benefits the business development of SW+
• Participate in Continuing Education/ Lunch n' Learn opportunities (at least 8 hours per year)

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university
• Experience: 3-10 years’ work experience, previous Civil Engineering experience with a Civil Engineering design firm or construction related experience highly desirable.

Desired Skills

• Taken Professional Engineer (P.E) Exam
• Engineer -in-Training (EIT) certification required
• Basic Knowledge and Understanding of Project Proposals (Scope of Work, Permitting Process, Project Budget, and Project Schedule)
• Ability to Coordinate with outside consultants involved in the project (surveyors, traffic consultants, architects, geotechnical engineers, MEP engineers, wetland consultants, arborist, etc)
• Developmental Time Management and Organization Skills
• Ability to Mentor fellow Civil Designers, Project Coordinators Technicians, and Interns
• Demonstrate Ability and Proficiency in the Project Management of at least one (1) Civil Design Project from Kick-off to Closeout
• Demonstrate proficiency in Client Contact Skills and Effective Business Development
• Ability to perform QA/QC reviews on civil design work and plan presentation. Expected to assist in review of tasks prepared by Civil Designers, Technicians, and Interns prior to delivery of work product to the Civil Project Manager for review
• Ability to Manage and Assign Tasks to Civil Designers, Techs, and Interns in an efficient manner
• Ability to prepare a complete set of construction documents for multiple project types in various jurisdictions with assistance from civil engineering staff
• Ability to review and comment on Final Plats, Roadway and Drainage asbuilts, Water and Sewer asbuilts provided by the contractor and surveyor
• Ability to coordinate asbuilt comments between the surveyor and contractor for any field items found during asbuilt review
• Working know of the Closeout process and timeline
• Involvement in Companywide Strategic Initiatives and Committees
• A valid driver's license

Other Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels
• Ability to be both creative and analytical
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Ability to work in a team environment

SW+ Benefits

Flexible schedule (Work/Life Balance)

10 Company Paid Holidays

100% Company paid Dental, STD, LTD, and Term Life Insurance

Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Vision, Voluntary Term Life, Accidental, Critical Illness, Allstate Term to 100 Life Insurance, and Nationwide Pet Insurance.

401K with employer match

Health Savings Account (HSA)/ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Wellness Program

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

For more information on our company and benefits, please visit our website at www.seamonwhiteside.com

SeamonWhiteside is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.