Civil Project Engineer

Civil Project Engineer

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Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future‑ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master‑planned communities, mixed‑use developments, parks, and recreation facilities.

We create vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

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The role of Project Engineer is to work collaboratively and interdependently as a team member on a wide range of Community Development projects under the guidance of a Project Manager. Our Community Development team also works with and supports projects from other disciplines in the local area and is part of a team that works on projects across the western US.

A Civil Project Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include design analysis, calculations, preparation of exhibits, mentoring junior staff, and preparation of construction documents.

The projects that you will be assigned to may be broad, varied, and diverse in scope.

• Serve as the technical lead for the project team responsible for preparing grading, drainage, wet utility, street improvements, and other civil engineering design documents, as well as hydrology/hydraulic storm‑water modeling and hydraulic modeling of pipe networks.
• Prepare and revise documentation for various project phases from feasibility analysis to construction close‑out.
• Coordinate with geomatics team and obtain appropriate record data required to assemble complete and accurate base information.
• Prepare concept design alternatives considering site constraints and project objectives to evolve the project layout.
• Prepare three‑dimensional models of civil systems and provide markups / direction for other project team engineers/designers.
• Participate in coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owners, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Prepare construction quantity estimates and basic opinion of cost analysis.
• Assist with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of project specifications and construction documents.
• Participate in constructability review.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects.
• Lead effort for processing project documentation to approval and permit availability.
• Work with team to prioritize workload and schedule on multiple projects.

• Experience with land development projects in local county markets.
• Requisite knowledge and application of agency and industry applicable codes.
• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of civil systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Possesses excellent time‑management skills.
• Thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Mentor and lead other design team members.
• Thorough understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software (AutoCAD Civil3D, locally accepted hydrology and hydraulic programs, etc.).
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Minimum 8 years of experience.
• Local project resume and experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in directing junior staff in execution of project deliverables is preferred.

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