Description:
The Project Engineer technically leads a staff which may include a project staff engineer and/or CAD Designer, while the entire team reports to a Project Manager. Position requires working independently to plan, execute, and oversee engineering tasks in order to complete a project.
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and occasional OT as needed to get work done. Limited travel may be required for this position depending on project locations.
Responsibilities:
• Prepares engineering analysis, design, calculations, and reports for a portion or all of a project for review by a Project Manager.
• Designs grading and drainage for site improvements.
• Designs utility piping systems, involving sanitary, water main, fire protection, and storm drainage.
• Performs hydrology and hydraulic calculations for gravity and pressure piping systems and above ground conveyances.
• Works with dynamic design teams including landscape architects, land use planners, attorneys, owners, and facility managers.
• Prepares project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Assists in the preparation of proposals and fee estimates for potential projects of limited scope and complexity.
• Performs construction assistance related tasks including responding to RFI (Request for Information), visiting job sites, reviewing submittals, and coordinating with design team for revisions.
• Develops and presents project-specific or technical presentations to clients, technical organizations, and in-house staff.
• Mentors staff engineers.
• Prepares plan reviews, permit applications, analyzes zoning ordinances, and evaluates land use.
• Attends and participates in public meetings related to projects such as planning, commission and city council meetings.
• Stays current on legal and industry regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Civil Engineering
Michigan P.E. License or ability to obtain
4 plus years of engineering experience within private sector
In-depth experience using AutoCAD
Land Development project experience
NICE TO HAVES:
Civil 3D Design skills
If not Civil Engineering degree, an Environmental Engineering degree from MSU is acceptable - they know the program there and like it
Professional Engineer
DISQUALIFIERS:
• No experience actually designing (ex. if they only review designs they are not a fit)
• Ineligible to get PE license
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