Our client provides professional engineering consulting services to the energy, community development, industry, transportation, and water markets. From a small, Detroit-based, geotechnical engineering firm, they have grown into a nationally recognized, full-service infrastructure and environmental consulting firm, offering a wide range of services in civil design, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, and facilities engineering.
A Day in the Life of a Civil Design Sr. Project Engineer
As a Civil Design Sr. Project Engineer, you will:
Develop and prepare work plans and proposals for engineering services related to site/civil consultation and design, including defining the scope of field investigations and design efforts, preparing cost estimates, and project schedules.
Prepare, deliver, and discuss design and bid documents with clients.
Manage project schedules and budgets for various projects.
Prepare and review engineering analyses, reports, calculations, contract documents, designs, and specifications for site/civil projects.
Plan, organize, supervise, and conduct field evaluations and inspections as necessary.
Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed site/civil features.
Develop design details and specify appropriate construction materials.
Coordinate construction quality control services, conduct periodic site visits, and review daily field reports prepared by others.
Conduct pre-proposal, pre-construction, and construction progress meetings, and prepare minutes of those meetings.
Develop and present project-specific or technical presentations to clients, technical organizations, and in-house staff.
Assist Project Managers in managing projects requiring financial, technical, and administrative leadership, and growing opportunities with new and existing clients.
Partner with Project Managers and Project Directors to address client concerns and communicate changes to scope, schedule, and budget.
What You Will Enjoy (The Perks!)
Become an employee-owner through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Flexible and hybrid work schedules to support work-life balance.
Generous PTO package and paid holidays.
Participation in our total rewards program with competitive salaries and low-cost health plans.
Cafeteria plan options for health, dental, vision plans, and a 401K plan with a company match.
Company-paid employee assistance program for employees and families.
Paid parental leave.
Opportunities to give back to the community through various volunteer events and fundraisers.
Tuition reimbursement for lifelong learners.
Professional development opportunities and paid professional memberships.
Requirements
Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university. Master’s Degree preferred but not required.
Professional Registration is required.
7+ years of demonstrated site development experience including site layout, grading, utility design, pavement design, permitting, budgeting, jurisdictional agency interaction, and other related project activities.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D required; Infrastructure Suite or MicroStation experience is a plus.
Preferred experience with Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling software, including proficient use of HEC-HMS, SWMM, Storm and Sanitary Analysis, or others.
Willingness and ability to work on construction sites performing review activities.
Ability to understand and read design drawings.
Ability to organize technical material into comprehensive drawings, specifications, and reports, and perform QA/QC reviews on work products.
Project planning, budgeting, task delegation, and management to ensure projects are completed according to work plans.
Project administration, including invoicing and collections.
Conduct periodic site/client visits, project, and business development meetings.
Assist in developing business strategies and action plans for creating growth opportunities.
Work with Business Development staff to bring new clients and business opportunities to the organization.
Demonstrated ability to seek and establish new clients and build strong business relationships with both new and current clients.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering
Industries
Civil Engineering and Construction
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