Civil Project Engineer

Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for clients and the world. They are seeking a Civil Project Engineer who will lead the planning, design, and execution of civil engineering projects, manage project timelines and budgets, and coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations and engineering standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of civil engineering projects (e.g. – data collection, feasibility, zoning compliance, grading, stormwater management, utilities, roadways and parking lots, road access, exterior lighting, erosion & sediment control, etc.)
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables from concept through construction
• Coordinate with surveyors, architects, planners, jurisdictions of authority, and environmental consultants/agencies
• Prepare construction documents (CD’s, plans/details) in AutoCAD and technical specifications
• Assist clients with development permits and project compliance
• Communicate design recommendations to clients, project team members, and bidders/contractors during presentations, meetings, via email, and by phone as necessary
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and regulatory or permitting agencies
• Prepare, review, and coordinate construction documents, technical reports, and permit applications to satisfy project requirements
• Work independently on projects or lead a project team with other technical staff to design and detail civil engineering needs, assuring that the work is accurate and coordinated and that the quality control and assurance standards have been followed
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and engineering standards for civil engineering and site planning
• Participate in onsite observations, information gathering, and interaction with clients and contractors both during the design and construction phases of the projects
• Represent the firm in meetings and/or hearings with clients, municipalities, and public agencies
• Support business development through proposal writing and client presentations
• Stay abreast of new design and analysis technologies, software, and construction standards through continuing education activities and research
• Perform civil design calculations, analysis, and assessments following office documentation standards

Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field is required
• Candidates must have passed or plan to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam
• Four (4) to seven (7) years of work experience in civil engineering
• Candidates should have familiarity or experience with common civil analysis and design software (HydroCAD, SewerCAD, WaterCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, OpenFlows, InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, & etc.)
• Candidates must be proficient in AutoCAD or Civil3D
• A licensed professional engineer is preferred but not required
• This opportunity is intended to be a hybrid full-time position (3 days in the office/2 days remote), but other arrangements will be considered depending upon the qualifications and circumstances of the Candidate
• Site planning and land-use development
• Grading, utility, and drainage plans
• Stormwater management modeling, analysis, design, and reports
• Stormwater pollution prevention plans and erosion & sediment control plans
• Pressure and gravity distribution systems (stormwater, water, and wastewater)
• Pump stations and pump curves
• Roadway and parking design
• Development permits and zoning compliance
• Field measurements, surveyor coordination, and data collection
• Familiarity with geotechnical reports, subsurface testing, soil assessments and logs, infiltration testing, and soil mechanics
• Familiarity with legal documentation for properties (easements, deeds, R.O.W.'s etc.)
• Public speaking/hearings/presentations/Client representation
• Exterior lighting and photometric plans
• Vehicle/truck maneuvering diagrams