Civil Project Engineer P.E.

Crafton Tull & Associates•Jonesboro, AR

About The Position

Crafton Tull is a 100% employee-owned planning, design, and surveying firm focused on improving communities and supporting employees’ professional growth and work-life balance. The Civil Project Engineer plans, designs, and directs engineering projects, including streets, roads, residential and commercial developments, municipal and institutional facilities, industrial facilities, drainage projects, and channels. The role analyzes technical and site information, develops designs and project documentation, estimates costs, coordinates with clients and project stakeholders, and tracks project progress. In a project manager role, the employee follows the CTA Project Management Plan and ensures project participants follow it. The position may supervise design work by engineers and technicians supporting assigned projects. Travel of up to 50% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
At least four years of related experience or training.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification and licensure as a Professional Engineer in Arkansas.
Ability to read and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write speeches and publication articles to a prescribed style and format, and present information effectively to management, public groups, and boards of directors.
Ability to work with algebra, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Knowledge of databases, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Hydro flow, HEC-RAS, design software, project management, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, aerial photographs, and soil, terrain, hydrological, topographic, and geologic data to plan and design projects.
Calculate project costs, assess feasibility based on collected data, and prepare detailed cost estimates.
Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to create engineering and design documents.
Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, legal documentation, easements, and designs.
Meet periodically with clients to coordinate changes, communicate additional requirements, receive input, answer questions, and resolve issues.
Coordinate with government officials to obtain required project approvals and permits.
Coordinate project activities with officials, support staff, subcontractors, laboratories, and other entities.
Track project progress and prepare activity reports in accordance with regulations, company policy, and client needs.
Research regulations, products, and design techniques to address client needs.
Stay current on techniques, materials, codes, regulations, and software by attending seminars, briefings, and other forums.
In the project manager role, adhere to the CTA Project Management Plan and ensure those working on assigned projects adhere to it.
May supervise the design work of engineers and technicians supporting assigned projects.