Civil Engineer (PE)/Civil Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Neogtiable DOE

About the Position

A Degree in Civil Engineering is Required

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for planning and designing of moderately complex projects while working closely with Project Management to facilitate the successful accomplishment of project goals and objectives. You will also be responsible to help cultivate relationships and develop new clients in the Evanston area.

Position Type: Full-Time

Take daily direction from Project Management

Effectively communicate and coordinate with Office Managers, Project Managers, all Engineering team members, and other technical team members

Provide daily direction to Graduate Engineers

Primary Responsibilities:

In your role as Project Engineer, you will be part of our growing team by performing the functions and duties listed below:

Engineering

Accountable for the systematic and consistent design for multiple engineering projects, contributing to the overall success of the office and our organization

Develop design drawings and specifications coordinating with other disciplines as necessary, exercising judgment on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives

Calculate and prepare planning and design documents and reports including details and cost estimates for projects based on engineering knowledge and familiarity with codes and regulations

Assist project manager with management tasks

Responsible for overseeing graduate engineers assigned to projects

Assist in preparation of funding applications and preliminary engineering reports

Stamps or seals work performed and work performed by those under direct supervision

Assist with or develop project scope of work, project schedule, budget review, and schedule progress reports as directed by Project Management

Attend team and project coordination meetings

Participate in Post Project Review Process with clients and internal team members

Perform 3D CAD design and hand off through frequent and effective communication to CAD Department to produce drawings

Initiate quality control process for engineering documents produced (calculations, drawings, specifications, and estimates, etc.)

Assist with updating Project Management Plan under direction of Project Management

Establish professional working relationships with clients and contractors and attend client and/or public meetings during days or evenings at the request of Project Management

Serve as a catalyst for communication, collaboration, and team building across all technical Departments and with Project Management, Engineering, and all Offices, consistently demonstrating our firms commitment to our team members and clients

Ensure our standards for consistent and superior client management and professional service delivery as well as technical excellence are enforced across all technical Departments

Communicate regularly with and proactively advise Project Management and Office Manager of any significant challenge or obstacle on projects

Marketing & Business Development

Participate in marketing and business development activities including preparation of data for proposals, and attending meetings and presentations

Proactively seek opportunities for cross-selling to enhance and expand our existing client relationships during and after projects

Responsible for cultivation of new and existing relationships including initial client marketing meetings, proposal and budget development, presentations, and negotiation meetings in conjunction with Marketing and Project and Office Management as required

Other

Participate in Office, Department, alma mater, and other recruitment efforts

Maintain and expand professional capabilities through membership and other involvement in industry associations and professional organizations, pursuing appropriate continuing education, certifications, and writing and speaking opportunities, coordinating with the Human Resources Coordinator

Practice mindful awareness of your activities and surroundings, and follow all company, OSHA, federal, state, and local health and safety guidelines and requirements

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Office Manager.

Experience & Certifications Required:

Bachelors Degree in a Civil Engineering discipline

4+ years of related professional experience or other comparable experience

Professional Engineer with the ability to obtain registration within one year in Utah and/or other Intermountain States

Proven track record of working together with teams of technical professionals and projects

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering

Ability to prepare engineering records and write concise technical reports

Excellent interpersonal skills

Self-motivated, engaged, and team-oriented with the ability to work independently under limited supervision

Demonstrate personal investment in your career

Energetic and flexible in order to perform in fast-paced environment and resolve challenges

Confident and forward thinking

Handle multiple tasks under pressure and prioritize responsibilities

Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Knowledge of project management delivery process tools as well as MS Project, Civil 3D/AutoCAD, Inroads/Microstation, and other civil design software

Other Requirements

Valid drivers license and acceptable MVR

Occasional air travel required

Additional Preferences

Knowledge of funding programs in service area

Physical Requirements

The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

Typically, in an office or mobile office environment with frequent visits to client and project sites.In addition, the team member may be required to visit project sites in various weather conditions and extremes if needed.The use of special safety precautions and/or equipment may be required.

The team member will be required to attend client meetings at night, as well as occasionally travel overnight for out of town projects and/or to other offices.