Project Engineer

Assistant Project EngineerSESI Consulting Engineers seeks an Assistant Project Engineer to work in its Site/Civil Department. This individual will serve a key function in helping design commercial, residential, mixed-use, and industrial developments. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Prepare and update various engineering documents such as reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates and design plans for projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D and associated software packages.Use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of projects.Familiarity with current local, state (New Jersey and New York), and Federal Permitting regulationsMust be willing to work in the field as necessary;Position requires work Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends; andPerforms other duties as requestedThis job has some supervisory responsibilities.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to review and understand plans, specs, and reports including site, grading, utility, foundation, details, structural, drawings, architectural, grading, federal, state and local regulations.Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; 4-8 years of prior relevant professional experience in site/civil design, including site planning, grading, stormwater management, and erosion control measures; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities; Reliable transportation to access job sites with a valid driver's license in good standing; and Demonstrated ability to follow direction and work in a collaborative team environment.FE/EIT certification required; PE desired; Valid Driver's License and possess reliable transportation to access job sitesProficient in communicating both verbal and written in the English language. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Proficient or familiarity with AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, NitroPro, GSLOPE, KeyWall, Rocscience, MS Word, Excel, Adobe.Position requires ability to use tools such as a lump hammer, shovel, hand auger, Nuclear Density Gauge.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move under 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting.Approximately 25% of the work is conducted outdoors. Worker must be able to walk frequently on uneven hard and soft ground/terrain in all types of weather conditions to include cold, hot rain, snow, ice, etc. Employees working in the field may also be exposed to sun, wind, insects, plants, animals, etc. As a result, appropriate clothing for outdoor work, work boots, safety glasses, hard hat, safety vest is required while working in the field.Base salary $75,000–$95,000, + mileage reimbursement, benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, 401(k), and bonus potential.