Civil Project Engineer

Overview:

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.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares engineering analysis, design, calculations, and reports for a portion or all of a project for review by a Project Manager.
• Designs grading and drainage for site improvements.
• Designs diverse utility piping systems, encompassing sanitary, water main, fire protection, and storm drainage components, showcasing expertise in complex engineering solutions.
• Performs hydrology and hydraulic calculations for gravity and pressure piping systems and above ground conveyances.
• Works with dynamic design teams including landscape architects, land use planners, attorneys, owners, and facility managers.
• Prepares project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Assists in the preparation of proposals and fee estimates for potential projects of limited scope and complexity.
• Performs construction assistance related tasks including responding to RFI (Request for Information), visiting job sites, reviewing submittals, and coordinating with design team for revisions.
• Develops and presents project-specific or technical presentations to clients, technical organizations, and in-house staff.
• Mentors staff engineers.
• Prepares plan reviews, permit applications, analyzes zoning ordinances, and evaluates land use.
• Attends and participates in public meetings related to projects such as planning, commission and city council meetings.
• Stays current on legal and industry regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Michigan P.E. License or ability to obtain

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience showing progressively increasing responsibility.
• In-depth experience using AutoCAD for land development applications, Civil 3D preferred but not required. Working knowledge of typical computer software programs used for civil engineering design and management (Microsoft Office, etc.)

• Self-motivated and responsible.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a collaborative project team environment, fostering innovation and shared success.
• Ability to plan ones’ 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.

Physical Demands

Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

Availability

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and overtime as required.

Travel

Limited travel may be required for this position depending on project locations.