Civil Project Engineer

RTM Engineering Consultants, LLC•Irvine, CA

2d•$90,000 - $1,400,000

About The Position

RTM Engineering Consultants is hiring an experienced EIT or PE for a civil engineering role focused on land development. The position serves a diverse client base and supports projects across the United States, including K–12 and higher education, commercial, restaurant, office, municipal, park district, historic preservation, and infrastructure improvement projects. The role applies civil engineering expertise to site and land-development design, project permitting, and construction documentation, while working with clients and multidisciplinary project teams. The engineer leads and manages small to medium-scale projects, makes independent engineering decisions within the general direction provided by Senior Engineers, and is responsible for the accuracy and quality of designs, reports, and plans. The role also includes project coordination, mentoring junior engineers, supporting QA/QC, helping estimate and schedule design tasks, conducting site investigations, and performing periodic construction observation and site visits. RTM describes itself as an MEP, civil, and structural engineering firm that partners with clients and supports employee development through mentoring, advancement opportunities, RTM University, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The listed work locations are Schaumburg, Illinois; Corona, Irvine, and Murietta, California; Newport, Kentucky; Boise, Idaho; and Northwest Arkansas. The company considers only candidates authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

8–10 years of experience.
EIT Certificate.
Strong project coordination and delegation skills.
Ability to lead and manage small to medium-scale projects.
Understanding of codes, standards, and regulations.
Expertise in preparing and reviewing detailed engineering plans, calculations, and specifications.
Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers and manage multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong creative problem-solving skills.
Strong client management and communication skills, including understanding and addressing client needs and expectations.
Ability to assist with QA/QC.
Exceptional communication skills.
Ability to assist with estimating and scheduling project design tasks.
Understanding of survey, data collection, and construction methods.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with project management methodologies.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, manage client relationships, and understand their needs.
Proficiency in navigating and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and permitting processes.
Involvement in business development activities, such as proposal writing, client acquisition, and fostering client relationships.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Team-oriented, professional, self-starter with a positive attitude and the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

Apply civil engineering principles and methods to land development, including drainage and stormwater systems, water systems, sanitary sewer systems, parking, and roadways.
Use Civil 3D to prepare exhibits and construction documents.
Use stormwater management and storm sewer software to design and permit land development projects.
Review regulations and standards applicable to project design and permitting.
Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
Make independent decisions on engineering problems and methods, receiving general direction from Senior Engineers regarding expected results.
Ensure the accuracy and quality of engineering designs, reports, and plans, and maintain conformance with budgets, schedules, and RTM standards.
Conduct site investigations and provide on-site construction observation services, including periodic site visits under the direction of Senior Engineers.
Lead and manage small to medium-scale projects and coordinate and delegate project work.
Prepare and review detailed engineering plans, calculations, and specifications.
Lead and mentor junior engineers and manage multidisciplinary project teams.
Assist with the QA/QC process.
Assist the project team with estimating and scheduling project design tasks.
Coordinate with clients, understand their needs and expectations, and communicate effectively.
Support project permitting and compliance with applicable regulations and standards.