Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Project Engineer

Location: Dawsonville, GA

Job : 224

# of Openings: 1

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Spicer Group is a government contractor that takes affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment regarding an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, and protected veteran status.

Spicer Group is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Georgia Transportation Highway & Roadway Technical Service Group. This Project Engineer will be responsible for producing designs for a variety of transportation infrastructure projects including major highways, roadways, and a variety of related infrastructure. They will join our highly skilled team of Transportation Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Technicians to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

The role includes conducting feasibility studies, project cost estimates, creating and preparing engineering plans, specifications, and technical calculations. Additionally, the Project Engineer will visit client construction sites, attend client and project meetings, and perform project research to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company with offices in Cumming and Dawsonville, Georgia and locations throughout Michigan including Saginaw, St. Johns, Manistee, Traverse City, Dundee, Byron Center, East Lansing, Standish, Bingham Farms. The company prides itself on core values of commitment to growth, client relationships, excellent services, teamwork, and integrity.

Spicer Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects respect and commitment for employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• 401(k) match program
• Paid Holidays
• Sick and Vacation Days
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Excellent Working Conditions
• Work-Life Balance
• Fitness Reimbursement

• Lead and contribute to the design and development of transportation infrastructure projects, including major highways, roadways, and a variety of related infrastructure.
• Coordinate with design teams to prepare and develop engineering plans, specifications, and technical calculations.
• Utilize engineering software tools such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D and Micro Station/ORD to develop project designs and provide technical expertise for design modeling.
• Apply advanced knowledge in transportation roadway design to develop creative, efficient solutions.
• Use critical thinking skills when encountering complex problems within plan sets involving roads, drainage, traffic, signing, pavement markings, sidewalk ramps, curbs, traffic maintenance and more that need resolving.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Design Engineers, technical staff, and project team members.
• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare project cost estimates.
• Perform client construction site visits and inspections to monitor project progress and ensure compliance with design specifications, standards, and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and engineers to ensure project objectives are met.
• Attend client and project meetings.
• Work closely with Project Managers on project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Prioritize tasks and display accountability to the project team to deliver high-quality projects.
• Assist marketing team with generating a project proposal.

• Minimum 4 years of civil engineering experience.
• 2+ years of experience in transportation roadway infrastructure projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Micro Station/ORD, and Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively with clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license within a year of being hired.

For more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at  EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled