Position Overview Project Engineers will work as part of a project team to deliver various drainage design projects and permit application/processing needs for public and private clients across the Southeast and grow key relationships with new and existing clients. This work will include but is not limited to
- Assessment of hydrologic & hydraulic characteristics of stormwater-related aspects of project sites
- Hydrologic & hydraulic simulations of project sites based on agency-specific design storms
- Research of previous permitting history & public records related to drainage design on project sites
- Work with published watershed studies and/or create drainage simulations for a project's local watershed
- coordination and participation in agency pre-application meetings with permitting agencies
- coordination with the site/civil design team on the application of drainage design on construction plans
- coordination of permit applications and documentation
- responses to questions/concerns presented by various permitting agencies,
- construction observation
- post-construction inspections.
Key Responsibilities - Resolve complex technical problems, coach, train, and mentor design and CAD professionals, and work collaboratively with all team members on all aspects of project execution.
- Design, analysis, and permitting for land development projects
- Develop technical memos and stormwater design reports
- Complete water quality/nutrient load analysis, Hydrograph routing, Riverine Modeling, FEMA Flood Studies, CLOMR/LOMR letters, and No-Rise certifications
- Work by company standards, guiding the project team from the concept phase through construction administration for a variety of projects
- Be willing to perform field work as necessary for hydrologic & hydraulic assessments, construction observation, and monitoring activities
- Coordinate and oversee resource scheduling to ensure workload and deadlines are managed effectively
- Monitor and be responsible for establishing and working within project budgets
- Establish, promote, and ensure quality on all projects and work performed by group staff
Skills + Experience - Four-year bachelor's degree (B.S.) from an accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field
- PE required or ability to obtain within 1 year or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of related experience and/or training
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS
- Possess technical expertise in engineering and design as it applies to hydrologic & hydraulic storm simulations & analysis
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with the ability to carry a project through the design process independently and within a team framework
- Demonstrated ability to manage and grow key relationships independently
- Proven knowledge of budget impacts and profit and revenue expectations
- Understanding of business initiatives and concerns of current and prospective clients to recognize and promote new opportunities and cross-sell other services provided by the firm
- Assist in the development of short-term and long-term strategic market sector plans
Work Environment + Physical Demands The characteristics described below represent those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When adequately requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
- Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods.
- Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.
