Civil Project Engineer

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Civil Project Engineer role is responsible for supporting the planning, design, and execution of land development and site development projects, while serving as a key technical resource and client contact. This position develops engineering solutions that meet project requirements, prepares design calculations, plans, reports, specifications, and permitting documents, and coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate is a technically proficient, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional with strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills, committed to fostering client relationships, maintaining design excellence, supporting business development efforts, and upholding company safety and quality objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as project engineer with autonomy for project-related tasks and as a designated client contact. May have project management responsibilities on smaller, less complex projects.

• Assists with estimating, pricing, scoping, and marketing strategies for proposed projects.

• Develops feasible engineering design alternatives to meet project requirements.

• Utilizes computer software to create detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for land development and site plans, including but not limited to building footprint, travel ways, parking, grading, utility design, drainage facilities, and erosion control.

• Prepares design computations and quantity estimates.

• Prepares reports, studies, specifications, and permitting for projects.

• Reviews and redlines production plans for revisions.

• Reviews and approves monthly billing for assigned projects.

• Reviews and approves monthly billing for assigned projects.

• Provides technical support and input in the resolution of project issues that may include performing field investigation or site inspections, detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects on a project.

• Develops, fosters, and maintains industry relationships and provides client care. Partners with marketing team to pursue new and repeat work.

• Participates in and ensures QC/QA procedures are followed. Maintains accurate design standards and procedures in assigned work.

• Cooperates and coordinates with other engineers, designers, and technicians on project activities.

• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Problem solving/analysis

• Technical capacity

• Communication proficiency

• Project management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in engineering from ABET-accredited college or university and five years’ related experience.

• Oklahoma or Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• English language skills: ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

• Mathematical skills: ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Reasoning skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency preferred.

• Organizational skills: ability to prioritize and organize tasks; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Remote connectivity device (e.g., smart phone, tablet, etc.) with data plan sufficient for company requirements, including multi-factor authentication, time and mileage tracking, expense reimbursement, e-mail, and virtual communications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a productive/technical nature.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.

• Ability to sit up to eight hours per day.

• Ability to stand and/or walk, including over uneven surfaces, for extended periods of time for site visits.

• Ability to manipulate computer mouse up to eight hours per day.

• Ability to see clearly 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more; ability to identify and distinguish colors; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation.

• Moderate noise.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Fixed schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, including required core hours.

• Occasional overtime required as projects dictate.

• Eligible to submit application for alternative schedule and/or telecommuting after 90 days.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.