Project Engineer (PE-1) (Land Development)

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To: Project Manager

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Are you a licensed Professional Engineer with a few years' experience looking to make a tangible impact in the residential/commercial land development industry?

 

Founded in 2003, EPS Group is a multi-disciplinary firm with a passion for improving the communities in which we live. We are more than engineers, planners, and surveyors—we are collaborators and problem-solvers guided by four core values: Commitment, Passion, Connectedness, and Personal Excellence.

Primary Areas of Focus

• QA/QC
• Basic Design
• Modeling & Reports

  Core Responsibilities

• Provide direction, coordination, and QA/QC to EITs, CAD Operators, and Designers.
• Responsible for the design of simple projects, including grading, drainage, water/sewer, and utilities.
• Draft complex report documents with minimal guidance.
• Perform final review of simple utility and drainage reports and stamp for approval.
• Develop complex models independently.
• Lead meetings with clients and review agencies.
• Present technical information.
• Monitoring compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.
• Perform quality control on tasks, budgets, schedules, and plans and report on the project status.
• Determine project specifications.
• Prepare cross-sections for plan documents.
• Format base files from external project team members for public works projects.
• Perform design engineering on specific scopes or phases.
• Perform basic hydraulic and hydrology calculations.
• Prepare specifications.
• Responsible for completing timecards accurately and on time.
• May require attending project team and public meetings after hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Achieve a 75-85% Billable Utilization Rate. Non-billable activities include company & team meetings, professional development, community involvement, innovation time, culture & engagement activities, learning, and training.

  Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Construction Management, or related Engineering field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project planning and execution for land development projects.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and exposure to scheduling software ideal.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work with multiple disciplines.
• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices.

• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

  Required Licensure

• Professional Engineering License.

  Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The position may require a visit to project sites occasionally.
• The position requires a normal range of hearing.
• The employee must be able to lift 40 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires prolonged sitting with 15% of the time spent bending and reaching.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Noise levels are consistent with a standard office environment.

Perks & Benefits

• Health, life, 401(k), dental and vision insurance
• Short-term, long-term disability insurance and leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement leave
• Discretionary bonuses, if applicable

 

EPS Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We offer a competitive salary and bonus program, a wide range of benefits including 401(k) with employer match, advancement potential, and the opportunity to become an integral part of a highly respected firm.