Project Engineer (Geotechnical)

SESI Consulting Engineers, founded in 1976, is a well‑established, progressive consulting engineering firm in Parsippany, N.J. SESI has earned an excellent reputation for providing innovative Geotechnical, Site/Civil, and Environmental engineering solutions for owners, developers, and the construction industry throughout the NJ, NY, CT region. We seek dynamic individuals to support organic growth. SESI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance, bonus potential, and employee engagement activities. Summary Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Works collaboratively with the Principal and the client to solve the client’s problems in all interactions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manages and performs site investigations Evaluates surface and/or subsurface conditions and provides recommendations Plans and implements engineering program, including defining the project philosophy, activities, milestones, and staff requirements per customer requirements Develops and maintains a schedule and budget for the assigned engineering project Provides reports on the status of project milestones and adjusts schedules accordingly Controls expenditures within the limitations of the project budget Identifies project staffing requirements and coordinates staffing with supporting organization managers Coordinates preparation and delivery of project deliverables, design documents, bid packages and proposals Assigns and oversees project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and product testing Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications Interfaces with customers to provide project status reports and ensure customer needs are met Provides status and progress reports to customer, project team, and management Plans schedule of research according to the company’s or contracting organization’s timetable, and establishes daily or weekly routines necessary to meet project timetable Provides expertise in field of research May participate in recruiting activities such as selecting, orienting, and training employees Conducts performance evaluation and provides performance feedback Counsels and disciplines employees to reinforce policies and procedures Manages employees, provides oversight and direction Coaches, mentors, provides training and staff career development Performs and reports interim analysis of accumulated data to monitor for safety purposes Develops research plan, designs experiments, outlines research procedures to be followed, and provides training to subordinate personnel to carry out research Establishes major design parameters for projects in conjunction with project design team and client Reinforces business relationships with existing clients and develops new relationships with future clients Prepares proposal estimates of time and expenses required to complete a project Affixes Professional Engineer’s seal on completed work after verifying accuracy Travels approximately 10% of the time, which may be out of state Supervisory Responsibilities This job has management responsibilities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, a minimum of 8–10 years of experience and 5 years of project management experience. Previous construction experience is preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) license required. 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to access job sites. Proficient in mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. Able to apply fundamentals such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Proficient or familiar with AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, NitroPro, GSLOPE, KeyWall, Rocscience, MS Word, Excel, Adobe products. Physical Demands Frequent standing, walking, and sitting. Use of hands for handling or feeling objects, and lifting or moving objects under 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The environment typically has moderate noise levels. Work Environment The majority of work is conducted in an office setting; approximately 10% of the work is conducted outdoors, requiring walking on uneven hard and soft ground, and exposure to weather conditions including cold, hot, rain, snow, and ice. Employees working outdoors must wear appropriate clothing, work boots, safety glasses, hard hats, and safety vests. Compensation Base salary $105,000–$150,000, plus mileage reimbursement, benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, 401(k), and bonus potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr Page Mechanical Group, Inc.