Project Engineer (PE-1) (Land Development)

Reports to: Project Manager | Status: Full-time, Exempt

About the Role

Founded in 2003, EPS Group is a multi-disciplinary firm with a passion for improving the communities in which we live. We are more than engineers, planners, and surveyors—we are collaborators and problem-solvers guided by four core values: Commitment, Passion, Connectedness, and Personal Excellence.

Primary areas of focus: QA/QC, Basic Design, Modeling & Reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, coordination, and QA/QC to EITs, CAD Operators, and Designers.
• Responsible for the design of simple projects, including grading, drainage, water/sewer, and utilities.
• Draft complex report documents with minimal guidance.
• Perform final review of simple utility and drainage reports and stamp for approval.
• Develop complex models independently.
• Lead meetings with clients and review agencies.
• Present technical information.
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.
• Perform quality control on tasks, budgets, schedules, and plans and report on the project status.
• Determine project specifications.
• Prepare cross-sections for plan documents.
• Format base files from external project team members for public works projects.
• Perform design engineering on specific scopes or phases.
• Perform basic hydraulic and hydrology calculations.
• Prepare specifications.
• Responsible for completing timecards accurately and on time.
• May require attending project team and public meetings after hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Achieve a 75-85% Billable Utilization Rate. Non-billable activities include company & team meetings, professional development, community involvement, innovation time, culture & engagement activities, learning, and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Construction Management, or related Engineering field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project planning and execution for land development projects.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

Skills

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and exposure to scheduling software ideal.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work with multiple disciplines.
• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The position may require a visit to project sites occasionally.
• The position requires a normal range of hearing.
• The employee must be able to lift 40 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires prolonged sitting with 15% of the time spent bending and reaching.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Noise levels are consistent with a standard office environment.

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance and leave.
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
• Bereavement leave.
• Discretionary bonuses, if applicable.