Public Works Civil Engineer

************* PAY IS APPROXIMATE AND WILL BE BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS, MEANING IT COULD BE HIGHER THAN WHAT IS LISTED  ************

We are seeking a Civil Project Engineer with 4-10 years of experience to join our Public Works Division. This role will be providing evaluation, planning, design, permitting assistance and construction phase services for municipal infrastructure projects, including surface transportation, aviation, civil/site land development, civil/site, stormwater management; general municipal utility work, project and client management and participation in related business development activities. Experience with ME public sector clients is preferred and LPA certification is desirable.

This position will provide the opportunity to work directly with clients and advance a variety of civil and environmental projects focused on design services for water resources, commercial development, agricultural facilities, recreational facilities, and municipal infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and project management support to the Regional Director.
• Responsibilities will range from engineering, writing, schedule and budget management, to client coordination and other general project engineering duties.
• Provide conceptual, preliminary and final design engineering and construction management under the direction of a project manager for a variety of civil engineering projects. Work tasks are likely to include: Investigations, research, calculations, evaluation of alternatives, development of design details, plan and technical specification development and cost estimating.
• Conduct site reviews as needed for feasibility studies, planning, and design projects.
• Establish a working relationship with the other staff, and be an effective team member of the Public Works Division.
• Study, design and construction of municipal infrastructure projects; including: utilities (stormwater, potable water, sanitary sewer).
• Manage, design, develop, create and maintain small-scale through to large-scale projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner.
• Conduct on site investigations and analyze data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and other).
• Carry out technical and feasibility studies and draw up blueprints that satisfy technical specifications.
• Provide advice and resolve creatively any emerging problems/deficiencies.
• Monitor progress and provide written reports in project status.
• Help track budget purchases for equipment/materials.
• Comply with regulatory guidelines regarding permitting, safety, etc., and deliver technical files and other technical documentation as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S./M.S. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or related field
• Approx. 4-10 years’ Civil or Environmental experience
• P.E. License requirement
• Proven working experience in civil engineering, public works experience
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar
• Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals etc.
• Understand the value of proactive communication, possess excellent written communication skills
• Local community connections are helpful
• Project management experience and skills