Job Description

Description

Purpose

Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved civil engineering techniques or procedures to create new or refined equipment, materials, processes or methods.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

Serve as a lead in the technical direction over other less experienced engineers and provide direction, guidance and delegation of assignments.

At the Operational and Company Level

Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.

Do the Work

Use advanced techniques, theory precepts and practices in the civil engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.
Serve as a lead in the technical direction over other less experienced engineers and provide direction, guidance and delegation of assignments.
Serve as technical specialist and liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on complex project issues.
Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved civil engineering techniques or procedures to create new or refined equipment, materials, processes or methods.
Create own design work using computer-aided or manual drafting techniques.
Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the direction of projects.
Perform field investigation or inspections.
Conduct constructability reviews or assists in the design/plan/review of other civil engineering projects.
Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
Review plans and prepare/review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
Assist in recruiting and training younger staff and CAD drafters.

Success Metrics

Be self-reliant and able to operate independently with limited direction.
Works effectively with internal leaders as well as external clients.
Be a self-starter with strong marketing/business development skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
PE license preferred.
Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years’ experience in the land development industry.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications and design software.
Familiarity with reading construction plans.
Excellent organization and attention to detail.
Thorough understanding of business and financial principles in a consulting business.

Essential Functions

Indoor Work/Outdoor Work
Lift/Carry 21-50 lbs.
Standing/Sitting/Traveling/Walking/Climb
Operating Computer
Exposure to Hazards/Exposure to Temperatures
Push/Pull 26-40 lbs.
Squat or Kneel/Bending
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Note: The position description is intended as a summary only of key duties. Other related duties may be assigned as appropriate. No relocation assistance will be provided.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

This job was posted on Wed Aug 03 2022 and expired on Tue Aug 09 2022.

Minimum $40K /yr

$80K /yr Average

Maximum $120K /yr

Tasks

Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.

Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.

Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, program modifications, or structural repairs.

Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.

Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.

Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points, grades, or elevations to guide construction.

Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.

Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures, using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.

Prepare or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions.

Design energy-efficient or environmentally sound civil structures.

Identify environmental risks and develop risk management strategies for civil engineering projects.

Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.

Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.

Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact.

Design or engineer systems to efficiently dispose of chemical, biological, or other toxic wastes.

Develop or implement engineering solutions to clean up industrial accidents or other contaminated sites.

Analyze manufacturing processes or byproducts to identify engineering solutions to minimize the output of carbon or other pollutants.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Management of Material Resources - Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.