Assistant Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k)

Job Title : Assistant Civil Engineer
Position Location: Greater Boston
Approx. Length of Position : Direct Hire
Degree Required: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in real estate development, and/or civil engineering is necessary.

The Civil Engineer will be responsible for supporting and facilitating the planning and execution of large real estate development projects throughout New England with the developer and his team. The role requires a Degree in Civil Engineering and experience working with towns for project approvals. Also the role involves overseeing third party Engineers, assisting in securing permits and regulatory approvals, interaction with planning departments and assisting in sourcing and interacting sub-contractors for site bids. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft Concept Plans and Development program with lead Engineer
• Projects may require zoning changes to the existing zoning regulations. Person must be knowledgeable interpreting zoning by-laws.
• Projects may need to secure and evaluate environmental impact assessments or permits from Local, State and Federal agencies. Person must be well versed handling relationships with a multitude of officials.
• Projects may require traffic studies and permitting from DOT and other agencies for various off -site improvements. Person will need experience in working with various traffic consultants.
• Projects will require community meetings during evening hours.
• Projects will require multiple public meetings and continuous engagement with various stakeholders
• Projects will require utility approvals including securing permits, bonds, and easements and coordination with utility companies.

Required Qualifications:

• A deep understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to land use, zoning, permitting, and environmental considerations is crucial.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in real estate development and planning are essential. This experience should include successfully managing and executing large suburban development projects from start to finish.
• Excellent communications skills in a public forum making presentations
• Must have experience with Multi-Family projects/developments.

Technical / Software skills:

• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, HydroCAD, ArcGIS, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project