Project Engineer - Utility Infrastructure - Evansville, IN

American Structurepoint•Evansville, IN

About The Position

Join American Structurepoint and become part of a team that goes the extra mile for our clients and communities. We live by our values - respect, staff development, results and family. Our team is encouraged to explore new ideas and turn our clients' dreams into reality. With exceptional benefits, training, and mentorship, we pave the way for a rewarding career. Ready for more than just a job? Explore opportunities with us and help improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. Group: Utility Infrastructure Position: Project Engineer Location: Evansville, IN The Project Engineer position includes design, analysis, and construction document preparation for a variety of water, wastewater and stormwater projects including, but not limited to: water distribution, pumping stations, finished water storage, wastewater collection, lift stations, water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, green infrastructure, and utility relocation projects. Tasks include master planning, preparation of design drawings, specifications, calculations, permitting, construction administration and technical writing. Other responsibilities may include presentations and client communication. Project Engineers work under the direction and mentoring of Project Managers and Technical Directors.

Requirements

Education: Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or related field
Certification: Indiana Professional Engineering license, or ability to obtain within six months after employment
Experience: Registered engineer with 4+ years diversified Utility Infrastructure experience (up to 1 year of graduate school can be considered as part of the years of relevant experience)
Project experience with water, wastewater, storm water, green infrastructure, local municipal and public utilities
Involvement in professional organizations such as WEF, AWWA, ASCE, etc.
Travel: Occasional day trips to project sites and client meetings
Field Work: Occasional site assessment, field measurements, construction observation

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of utility infrastructure design tasks
Assist Project Manager with other technical tasks as may be assigned
Correctly interpret regulatory requirements and related technical materials
Independently perform design calculations
Independently perform product research and evaluation
Identify project design issues and obtain assistance in resolving them
Possess ability to think ‘outside the box’ with innovative ideas to provide solutions to clients
Possess a thorough understanding of Utility Infrastructure Group Standards
Prepare construction documents in accordance with Utility Infrastructure Group drafting standards
Develop exhibits and design drawings
Develop job-specific details for unique conditions
Develop technical specifications
Assist in resolution of construction-related problems as quickly as possible
Respond to RFIs from contractors and subcontractors during construction
Perform field observation site visits (accompanied by Project Managers as appropriate), and write field reports
Review construction submittals for conformance to the project design documents and organize and maintain logs and files thereof
Maintain design book, correspondence documentation and electronic files for each project
Review the final design drawings and computations prepared by Staff Engineers and Technicians for completeness and accuracy prior to every submittal
Review work that is performed by other departments and/or subconsultants for compatibility with utility design elements
Prepare markups and guiding CAD technicians for the purpose of generating construction documents in accordance with drafting standards
Report quality assurance deficiencies to the Project Manager
Assist in preparation of standard specifications, design details and calculations
Be responsive to all Project Manager and Client requests
Establish a detailed project design task list for each project submittal stage
Keep Project Managers informed on status of work
Attend project meetings to coordinate design requirements with clients and other disciplines (independently as appropriate)
Coordinate design requirements with other project disciplines (Survey, Geotechnical, Architecture, Civil, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing, Manufacturers, etc.)
Practice upward and downward delegation
Manage Tasks (under the supervision of Project Managers as appropriate)
Break down complex design and analysis tasks into “first principals” of engineering
Train, mentor, and provide direct hands-on assistance to teach new design elements, procedures, calculations, documentation, and plan preparation techniques to Staff Engineers and Technicians
Serve as technical representative of firm at all required project meetings, presentations, and public hearings
Interface with clients through project work and professional organizations and community service
Other duties as assigned