What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Project Engineer position at WolfCreek Consulting?
Summary Objective:
The purpose of this position is to provide professional engineering services focused on environmental projects, including planning, managing, and directing engineering initiatives related to water/wastewater systems, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure improvement.
Essential Functions:
- Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, addressing employee concerns, directing work, providing counseling and discipline, and completing performance appraisals.
- Manages the planning and execution of engineering and construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client expectations.
- Develops, initiates, and implements design concepts and engineering procedures for water/wastewater treatment systems, with a focus on sustainability and cost efficiency.
- Prepares engineering documents, specifications, agreements, and bid documents for various projects.
- Prepares conceptual engineering designs and plans for wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment facilities; performs cost estimations for such projects.
- Prepares program/project assessments, progress reports, and special reports as requested.
- Reviews staff reports for accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Determines sewage capacity availability and requirements for new developments and catalogs sewer construction drawings.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Civil Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Six (6) years of professional engineering experience in municipal public works, with at least three (3) years of experience in water/wastewater treatment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
- Licensed Florida Professional Engineer.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Federal, State, County, and local engineering standards, as well as environmental permitting and regulations.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and other engineering design tools for creating detailed plans and drawings.
- Ability to detect errors and make corrections in written correspondence, budget documents, reports, etc.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, City officials, and the general public.
- Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects efficiently and effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Work Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays to meet the business needs of the City.)
Physical Demands:
Performs primarily office-based work with occasional fieldwork requiring walking or standing and minimal lifting (up to 10 pounds).
Work Environment:
Fieldwork may involve exposure to environmental conditions such as noise, dust, or adverse weather. Proper safety precautions and equipment are provided.
