Civil Design Project Engineer

Project Engineer role is intended for experienced designers who can independently take the lead in designing, scheduling and coordinating their own projects with minimal assistance from Project Manager.

Project Engineer is responsible for collaborating with Project Manager/Sr Project Manager in conducting project management administration duties (i.e. billing/ invoices and budget tracking) for certain projects as determined by manager.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in site development and design of various projects (ie Residential, Commercial, Mixed-used projects, Public and Private Entities, projects subject to DSA approval, etc.)
• Plus, Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering. Or, two (2) years of on-the-job experience equivalent professional engineering experience
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate and working towards California Professional Engineering (PE) License is required
• Proficient using complex features of Civil 3D /AutoCAD including corridors, hydrology, pipe networks, etc.
• Proficient using various engineering software (ie HydroCAD, WaterCAD, AutoTurn, etc.)
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-consultants and governing municipalities / agencies to seek required approvals
• Experience in general and complex civil engineering design topics
• Knowledge of civil engineering topics including hydraulic/hydrology, storm water quality, geometric layout, geotechnical and structural analysis
• Knowledge of general state and local government agency requirements
• Committed dedication to ethical codes of practice

Responsibilities

• Lead Designer of various sized civil engineering projects
• Perform, manage, and/or coordinate design aspects of various assigned projects from planning to construction phase
• Work with Project Manager to determine scheduling of project deliverables
• Work with Project Manager and/or Sr Project Manager in conducting managerial duties for the team’s projects, as needed and indicated by project manager
• Assist with preparing billing invoices
• Track budgets and help determine addendum or add service approval is required
• Determine project status and schedule project deliverables (for assigned projects) to keep clients/project consultants informed with Project Manger’s I/II input and guidance
• Work with Project Managers in training and mentoring team members
• Lead coordination with consultants (project architect, geotechnical engineer, structural engineer, arborist, surveyor and/or contractor) for various design aspects of projects
• Review co-consultant reports, plans and /or recommendations and effectively implement into project design and documentation
• Review Contractor RFI’s and Material submittals
• Review (QC/QA) plans with supporting documents for preliminary, permit and construction phases for assigned projects
• Lead meetings, site visits and field inspections with contractors and project consultants as needed
• Full design responsibility for Site Development, Grading and Drainage Plans, On Site and Street Improvement plans, Storm Water Quality, Utility Plans, Parking Lot layout, Tentative Maps, Feasibility Exhibits for land development projects.
• Compute design calculations including earthwork quantities, impervious surface areas, drainage analysis
• Prepare reports and supporting documents including hydrology reports, feasibility studies, engineers cost estimates and required presentation material (i.e. documents and exhibits) for governing agency hearing