Project Engineer - Site Design
About The Position
Olsson provides multidisciplinary design services for mixed-use, commercial, and residential land development projects, as well as municipal, industrial, sports, school, and other site development projects. The Project Engineer performs engineering and project management duties on land development projects, prepares planning and design documents, and works to meet client needs from project conception through completion. The role coordinates with other Olsson teams, professional and technical staff, and clients. Travel to job sites for observation and attendance at client meetings may be required. The Project Engineer prepares planning and design documents in the appropriate engineering discipline; performs process design calculations; prepares cost estimates; and uses economic analyses to compare alternatives. The role may assist with or develop project scopes and schedules, complete initiation paperwork, and support budget reviews and progress reporting. It coordinates project and design work, directs team members on design tasks, maintains project records, informs project managers of progress and problems, and coordinates with clients. The position also assists with marketing and business development, may help write proposals, may manage small projects, independently performs assignments on complex projects, and coordinates the work of assistant and associate professional staff and technical staff. It may supervise student or technical staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- At least 6 years of related civil engineering experience.
- Proficiency in Civil 3D software.
- Registered professional engineer.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
Responsibilities
- Prepare planning and design documents in the appropriate engineering discipline.
- Perform process design calculations, prepare cost estimates, and use economic analyses to compare alternatives.
- Assist with or develop project scopes of work and project schedules, complete initiation paperwork, and assist with budget reviews and progress reports.
- Coordinate projects and design aspects with other Olsson teams.
- Direct team members on design tasks and coordinate assistant and associate professional staff and technical staff.
- Maintain project records, including correspondence, drawings, and files.
- Inform project managers of project progress and problems.
- Coordinate with clients and attend client meetings.
- Assist with marketing and business development and may help write proposals.
- May serve as project manager on small projects.
- Independently perform assignments on complex projects.
- May supervise student or technical staff.
- May travel to job sites for observation.
Benefits
- Competitive 401(k) match.
- Tailored career development paths.
- Possibility of flexible work arrangements.
- Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
- Full-time employees receive health care, vision, dental, and paid time off.
- Opportunity to participate in a performance-based bonus system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
