Lead Engineer - Civil in Grants Pass

Description

As a Lead Engineer in the civil engineering discipline, you will ultimately leverage your in-depth knowledge of civil engineering and construction, strategic thinking, collaborative skills, and strong communication acumen to manage projects through completion and develop construction documents. The responsibilities of this position include:

• Utilize experience and knowledge in public infrastructure design for projects ranging from private residences to K‑12 campuses and commercial developments.
• Manage project delivery and utilize staff in a team atmosphere to produce projects from concepts through construction including project deadlines and completing projects on time and on budget.
• Perform hydrology calculations (Rational, SCS, NRCS, SBUH methods) and prepare stormwater quantity plans for jurisdictional approval.
• Lead project entitlement through jurisdictional land use planning and project permitting processes.
• Review construction documents for compliance with applicable codes such as Portland Stormwater Management Manual, ODOT Hydraulics Manual, Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction (ODOT/APWA), AASHTO Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, MUTCD, AASHTO Bicycle Facilities, Oregon Structural Specialty Code, and local agency design codes/manuals.
• Utilize construction administration experience to follow projects through review and processing of RFIs, material submittals, and periodic on‑site construction observation.
• Collaborate with project partners (in‑house disciplines, owners, architects, sub‑consultants, etc.)
• Assist and instruct entry level staff on design, technical, and project management best practices.
• Perform project manager duties as required.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job designed, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do this job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and may be changed as deemed necessary by the Company.

• 4‑year or 5‑year bachelor's degree or master's degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited university required.
• 5 years minimum postgraduate civil engineering experience, including but not limited to public roadway infrastructure, commercial & residential development, hydraulics & hydrology, and sanitary sewer & water resources.
• EIT is not required.
• Critical thinking with engagement skills coupled with a detailed execution of concepts in a deadline driven arena.
• Strong, experienced writer.
• Possess strong technical skills and an aptitude for project management.
• Ability to travel (occasionally) as we support projects around the state.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience with Auto Desk Civil 3D, AutoCAD Hydrograph's Hydraflow extension, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (i.e. keyboarding, data entry).
• Must be able to see and hear to gather and input information; respond to face‑to‑face and telephone inquiries.
• Must be able to drive and have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, and carry objects weighing a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Able to work in low light conditions, with desk lamps versus overhead lighting.
• Ability to walk throughout a warehouse floor following internal safety guidelines.