Project Engineer - Civil

Project Engineer

Come join a growing firm specializing in engineering and construction. With a focus on sustainable infrastructure, we provide world-class engineering to small and large companies. The Project Engineer is responsible for all aspects of projects and ensuring designs and drawings lead to a successful construction outcome.

Our goal as engineers is to provide a turn-key service for our clients, and we are guided by our RISE core values, Respect, Integrity, Service and the Environment. Our core values have enabled us to provide responsive and turn-key solutions that meet our clients' needs. Our culture seeks to continually grow and improve our design process.

If you want to be part of a growing firm where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded, come join us today.

Position Title: Project Engineer

Position Location: Belmar, NJ

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Job Purpose

The Project Engineer is responsible for all aspects of an engineering design project and ensuring designs and drawings lead to a successful construction outcome.

The job responsibilities of the project engineer include:

-Develop civil site drawings including site plans, grading plans, demolition plans, utility plans, drainage plans, erosion control plans, landscaping and irrigation plans, details and additional drawings as required.

-Perform necessary calculations including stormwater calculations, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, etc. as required and develop necessary specifications for a successful and complete construction drawing set.

-Prepare conceptual site layouts

-Review local ordinances

-Review local township requirements for planning and zoning and building permits.

-Collect and complete planning and zoning documents. Prepare and upgrade plans for planning and zoning submission.

-Collect and complete permit documents.

-Projects include exterior lighting upgrades, HVAC relocations, and more.

-Coordinate local surveyor.

-Attendance at planning and zoning meetings on occasion. These meetings may occur late at night and after hours.

-Attend business development events, which may occur late at night and after hours.

-Travel to project sites. You should have your own transportation and valid driver’s license.

Project sites are generally located within NJ, PA, and NY, but could also expand to other state.

-Travel to local city/township departments (ie Building and Zoning Department). City/township departments are generally located within NJ, PA, and NY, but could also expand to other states.

-Travel to local building departments. Building departments are generally located within NJ, PA, and NY, but could also expand to other states.

-Complete tasks and mark-ups in other disciplines such as HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Structural Engineering.

- Develop skills and expand knowledge in MEP Engineering.

-Additional tasks and assignments as required and assigned.

The Project Engineer may assist with the permitting process, developing budgets and schedules, evaluating bid proposals, perform site inspections, organize communications, and ensure compliance with client requirements, applicable laws and specifications.

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing their assigned projects including QA/QC. The role will act as the project representative and be the main point of contact with general contractors, other design teams, engineers, architects, site staff and ensure successful outcomes from initiation to construction completion.

The Project Engineer will be self-directed on their individual work and receive high level feedback on new projects or assignments. The role will execute and lead designs and projects, tasks or assignments of complex scope. May coordinate activities of other personnel.

The Project Engineer will communicate and operate in line with organizational and client goals and values, as well as company’s objectives.

Essential Functions

Manage all Elements of the Design Lifecycle (75%)

Ensure timely and effective design and plans.

Forecast time requirements and coordination of resources.

Visit project sites to collect necessary information.

Perform necessary calculations and integrate into construction plans.

Develop construction plans in AutoCAD adhering to industry standards for design and presentation.

Complete permit applications for building department, planning and zoning.

Ensure designs and plans are delivered on-time and on-budget.

Complete tasks and mark-ups in other disciplines such as HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Structural Engineering

Develop RFPs as required.

Ensure client satisfaction through active communication

Construction Support (10%)

Assist with pre-construction elements including RFIs, schedules, submittals, and budgets.

Give direction to external points of contact in support of design.

Evaluate bids, review project aspects with qualified contractors, and provide recommendations on contract award.

Ensure client satisfaction through active communication

Manage Stakeholder Relations (5%)

Ensure client satisfaction through active communication.

Develop and build long-term client relationships

Act as the primary point of contact when assigned.

Continuous Improvement (5%)

Mentor other staff members to create a learning and growing environment.

Provide input on team member performance and make recommendations for advancement.

Contribute to organizational training and standards development

Develop skills and expand knowledge in MEP Engineering.

Administrative (5%)

Provide reporting via email summaries with photo documentation.

Assist in project contract administration. Assist with project closeout.

Complete permit applications as required.

Manage personal and project hours using company tools

Create / complete departmental reports

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Requirements

Position Requirements

The successful candidate should possess the following baseline requirements to perform their assigned role:

Knowledge of civil engineering.

Knowledge of engineering trends and construction procedures and best practices.

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction of buildings and sites.

Knowledge of engineering practices related to the financial services, light commercial industry, and other industries as assigned.

Skilled at engineering design, documentation, and resource management for projects up to $4m in size including ADA upgrades, exterior lighting upgrades, site improvements, renovations, and new build construction.

Exceptional organizational skills including file management. Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).

Skilled and working knowledge of AutoCAD. Skilled at using construction management software.

Skilled and working knowledge of planning and zoning board requirements. Able to develop a complete construction plan set for planning and zoning submission. Able to effectively present to planning and zoning boards.

Work M-F and have flexibility for occasionally working non-traditional hours

Follow company and site safety requirements

Analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence

Complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Operate with excellent organizational skills.

Manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Self-manage work and prioritize tasks to complete critical path items first.

Communicate in both oral and written form both technical and non-technical information. Ensure proactive and effective communication.

Speak, write, and type in English.

Communicate directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact

Work independently and collaboratively with onsite and remote team members, clients, and construction team.

Analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues

Ensure strong initiative, strong leadership, and critical thinking skills

Work under pressure and meet close deadlines

Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines

Able to develop new business opportunities and network with professional organizations.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands must be met by the 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 when requested.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

Frequently required to be and remain in a stationary position at a desk using a keyboard and mouse.

Frequently communicating and exchanging information with clients, peers, and vendors via mobile device or computer.

Frequently moving through office, buildings, sites, construction sites and other environments.

On occasion, the employee may be required to position self under, around or over equipment, site utilities,

On occasion, the employee may be required to position self in vehicle and transit to project sites.

On occasion the employee will descend / ascend ladders to access equipment and roofs.

On occasion the employee may move items weighing up to 30 pounds

Office Requirements

This is an office role, based out of Belmar, NJ. While some duties of the position may allow for remote work, the employee will be expected to report to the office M-F, and as the scope of work requires.

The employee is responsible for their own home office equipment, including desk, chair, etc. as may be needed.

The employee is responsible for their own transportation to or from the office and project site.

Any time spent travelling to or from the office, before or after their shift respectively, is unpaid.

Travel / Relocation Requirements

Able to travel to project sites which may be local or regional (outside New Jersey).

After completion of initial project, travel to future project sites as required.

Education / Experience Requirements

B.A. / B.S. degree in engineering or related discipline

Plus,

Minimum of one year of experience working in civil engineering or related field.

Previous Civil Engineering Experience.

We are an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Benefits

Hourly compensation as negotiated less applicable taxes.

Excludes any additional benefits, such as but not limited to, 401(K), Yearly Bonus, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, or Vision Insurance