Civil Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Position Summary

The Project Engineer technically leads a staff which may include a project staff engineer and/or CAD Designer, while the entire team reports to a Project Manager. Position requires working independently to plan, execute, and oversee engineering tasks in order to complete a project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering analyses, designs, calculations, and reports for project components, subject to Project Manager review.
• Design grading and drainage systems for site improvements.
• Develop utility piping systems, including sanitary, water main, fire protection, and storm drainage.
• Perform hydrology and hydraulic calculations for both gravity and pressure piping systems, as well as above-ground conveyances.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams, including landscape architects, land use planners, attorneys, owners, and facility managers.
• Prepare project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Assist in preparing proposals and fee estimates for potential projects of limited scope and complexity.
• Provide construction assistance, including responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), visiting job sites, reviewing submittals, and coordinating design revisions.
• Develop and present project-specific or technical presentations to clients, technical organizations, and in-house staff.
• Mentor staff engineers.
• Prepare plan reviews, permit applications, analyze zoning ordinances, and evaluate land use.
• Attend and participate in public meetings related to projects, such as planning commission and city council meetings.
• Stay current on legal and industry regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Formal Education, Licenses and Certifications

• Bachelor's Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Texas P.E. License or ability to obtain

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience showing progressively increasing responsibility.
• Proficient in AutoCAD for land development applications; Civil 3D preferred. Working knowledge of typical computer software programs used for civil engineering design and management (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Healthcare, Education, Residential, Commercial, or Industrial site development project experience is preferred.
• Civil engineering experience in site development including site layout, grading, sewer and other utility design, pavement design, permitting, budgeting, jurisdictional agency interaction, and all other aspects of site development for a wide variety of project types preferred.

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and responsible.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a project team.
• Ability to plan one's own time and demonstrate good time management skills.
• Ability to problem-solve, complete assigned tasks efficiently and exercise sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently, prioritize work load and cope with tight timelines to meet all deadlines without compromising quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication is necessary. Ability to shape communications for specific audiences, and be able to accept and receive feedback.
• Strong attention to detail with an aptitude for noticing small errors on engineering designs.

Company Salary/Benefits

• $100k - $120k doe
• Hybrid opportunities once established
• Medical, dental, and vision (including options for spouse and/or dependents)
• HSA and FSA
• PTO plus nine paid holidays
• Tuition, fitness, and field gear reimbursements