Project Engineer

PROJECT ENGINEER

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organizes and executes a broad range of project assignments requiring an extensive knowledge of civil engineering practices. Requires the use of current techniques and the application of theories, precepts and practices of civil engineering.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Plans, develops, and carries out the technical requirements of a large and important development project of a number of small projects with many complex features.
• Provides input for proposals to estimate the cost and establish a budget for the technical requirements on the project.
• Prepares project work plan, sets the schedule, establishes the budget, organizes the execution of the project and schedules job review progress.
• Works independently to solve technical problems within the initial scope of the work. May request change in scope if unanticipated problems develop as work progressed.
• Participates in a job completion review to critique both the positive and negative aspects of the project.
• Coordinates and reviews the work of staff of engineers and CAD drafters.
• Experienced in the operation of AutoCAD and / or Microstation CAD programs as well as LDT and / or Inroads design programs.
• Provides quality assurance plan review for completeness of drawings.
• Keeps abreast of new methods and developments affecting the civil engineering field.
• OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS DEEMED NECESSARY

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: B.S. degree in Civil Engineering. Current Registration as a Civil Engineer in California preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 6 years with PE License or 10 years of civil engineering design experience. Must have full range of knowledge of engineering plans for site development. Areas of knowledge include:

1. Hydrology
2. Storm Drainage
3. Grading-Rough and Fine
4. Erosion Control
5. Streets
6. Sanitary Sewer
7. Water
8. Cost / Quantity Estimates
9. Local Governmental Agency Standards
10. Striping / Signing
11. Utilities
12. Surveying
13. Specifications
14. Field Construction Observations
15. Structural
16. Construction Phase

Computer Skills:

• CADD (AutoCAD, Microstation, LDT, Inroads)
• Hydrology / Hydraulics programs (HEC 1, HEC 2, WSPG, MORA)
• Windows Spreadsheet and database software

Required skills: Additional skills needed for this position are those of supervision, communication, and good organizational skills. A project engineer should have previous experience in supervising and direction other staff members in the execution of projects. Should have experience in dealing with clients, contractors and governmental agencies, as well as in being responsible for developing and monitoring budgets during the execution of a project.

Referral Bonus Level 3 for Project Engineer

Referral Bonus Level 4 for Senior Project Engineer