Job summary
Our Client is actively seeking a Project Engineer to join their Civil Engineering Group.The Project Engineer role is intended to support Project Managers in a wide range of responsibilities.
Job seniority: associate level
Responsibilities
• Design support for development projects, which includes site layout, public and private utilities, grading/drainage, and construction permitting.• Coordination and internal discussions with other Engineers and CAD Designers on project requirements.• CAD drafting and editing of existing drawings using Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Hydraflow, Vehicle Tracking, etc.) in compliance with client and internal CAD standards.• Preparation of submittals for permits and approvals, including follow-up with review agencies and on-site meetings.• Project Engineers will be expected to take the initiative to learn the skills and process needed to successfully support Project Managers with land development and civil engineering projects.• Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary when interacting with staff, outside agencies, contractors, and clientele.• Should be proficient in the use of the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).• Superior organizational skills for maintaining project and Engineering Department files.• Responsible for meeting project schedules, deadlines, and budgets while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy in all work.• Depending on project requirements, may spend considerable time on project sites assessing the current conditions, observing construction activities, and documenting the construction progress.
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.• Minimum of 2-8 years of civil/site design experience with an emphasis in layout, site design and construction permitting for residential, commercial, and municipal projects.• A professional engineering license in the state of Michigan is preferred. Ideal candidate required to be on track for the PE license within a reasonable amount of time.• Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office products.• Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to interact professionally with staff and clientele, strong work ethic with high attention to detail and efficient time management.• Ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships, and a desire to mentor, train and develop young engineers.
Key Skills Needed
• Design support for development projects• Coordination with other Engineers and CAD Designers• CAD drafting and editing using Autodesk products• Preparation of submittals for permits and approvals• Strong written and oral communication skills• Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products• Superior organizational skills• Meeting project schedules, deadlines, and budgets• Assessing construction progress on project sites
