Civil Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform, supervise, and coordinate professional civil engineering work in the field and office, and to perform related work as required. This is a lead/supervisory position. A Civil Senior Engineer is responsible for managing highly visible and sensitive projects, and for supervising subordinate engineering staff performing several projects. A Civil Engineer has the professional responsibility for a wide variety of engineering projects and perform construction management and inspections on private and capital projects; perform contract administration, stormwater permit monitoring and inspections, technical and financial analysis, complex engineering calculations, reviews and research, interpret and implement construction plans and specifications, prepare a variety of reports; and perform other related duties as assigned.  A Senior Civil Engineers will lead groups of professionals and supervise technical staff. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·        Plans, assigns, trains, instructs, assists, supervises, and evaluates the work of professional and technical staff.

·        Lead, supervise, and coordinate various sub-consultants.

·        Lead and grow either a regional office or specific market sector.

·        Plan, design, and manages individual projects.

·        Develops and modifies the design contract documents.

·        Prepare design and inspection reports for projects, contract documents, specifications, plans, estimates etc.

·        Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with supervisor.

·        Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements and reviewing bids from contractors.

·        Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.

·        Conducts pre-construction and project status meetings with contractors and monitors project to ensure standards are met.

·        Develops budgets and schedules.

·        Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.

·        Coordinates technical review processing and code reviews

·        Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.

·        Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.

·        Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completions by the defined deadlines and established quality.

·        Prepares, reviews, and approves invoices and payment applications.

·        Maintains company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.

·        Marketing and business development including, preparation of proposals, participating in interviews and presentations, and direct interaction with existing and potential clients.

·        Active engagement in local technical societies.

·        Mentor project engineers and engineers in training.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

·        Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in an engineering curriculum or a field related to the area of assignment.

·        Ten years of professional engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office.

·        Knowledge of CAD is a must.

·        Capable of working independently.

·        Capable of developing and cultivating client relationships, and exhibits enthusiasm in moving ahead in their career.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May be required to lift heavy objects, excessive walking, driving, bending and reaching, pointing or directing objects or materials. The general physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.