Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Job Title

Essential Job Functions:

• Act as Work Group Leader on small and mid-sized projects and on major portions of larger projects.
• Supervise and guide highway/structure engineering design functions performed by the project team, including subconsultant coordination.
• Demonstrate and promote accountability.
• Perform complex design functions including preliminary and final design, review or checking of designs, engineering computations, specifications, cost estimates, and report writing, etc.
• Monitor the performance of projects, including quality, schedule, and budget.
• Participate in visits to project sites, project status meetings, and public meetings.
• Assist in developing technical skills and project knowledge of coworkers.
• Assist with development of proposals, letters of interest, supplements, etc.
• Mentor less experienced staff.
• Develop project work plan.
• Lead or provide design support for workshare efforts.
• Develop budget and schedule recovery plan.
• Review scope of work and develop manhours.
• Keep up to date with new design technology, construction equipment, and advancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of PennDOT and other clients' design manuals, procedures, specifications, standards, computer programs, applicable design codes, and plan presentation format.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, particularly regarding phasing during construction.
• Knowledge of company Design Procedures.
• Knowledge of written communication including technical reports, specifications, letters, and meeting minutes.
• Knowledge of Bentley Micro Station design software.
• Skilled in utilizing engineering software in analyzing problems.
• Ability to perform Cross-Discipline Reviews.
• Ability to prepare contract specifications.
• Ability to prepare addendums during project advertisement phase.
• Ability to use computer software and other online resources.
• Ability to supervise other members of the highway/structure project team.
• Ability to solve complex engineering problems.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers, clients, and the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to travel with infrequent overnight stays.

Highway Specific:

• Ability to assemble all submittals including PS&E submissions
• Present engineering details at project meetings.

Structure Specific:

• Ability to assemble all submittals including Final Structure Plan submittal.
• Present engineering details at project meetings.

Knowledge and Experience

Required:

• BS degree in civil engineering.
• PE license.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible highway design experience.
• Attain training prerequisites according to company schedules.

Relationship to Others:

• Reports to Department Manager.
• Coordinates work with Structures/Highway Department.
• Receives assignments and direction from Department Manager, Project Managers, and Work Group Leaders.
• Assigns duties, provides assistance, and supervises work of Engineers and Draftspersons.
• Coordinates with Department Manager, Project Managers and branch offices as needed.
• Coordinates with clients and subconsultants.