Civil Project Engineer; Saco, ME

Civil Project Engineer (Saco, ME) at Haley Ward, Inc.

Haley Ward is a 100% employee‑owned civil engineering firm that values collaboration, professional development, a healthy work‑life balance, and community involvement. The company is recognized as one of the Best Firms to Work For™ in the country.

• $5,000 signing bonus
• Competitive salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans or paid monthly stipend if you already have health insurance elsewhere
• Generous company‑matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eleven (11) paid holidays, including a creative holiday schedule
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Culture that provides work‑life balance, professional development and is community driven
• And much more

As a Civil Project Engineer, you will plan, organize, design, and control the activities of projects to achieve successful completion within established schedules, budgets, and QA/QC policy constraints. Typical projects will involve design of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional site plans—including site layout, grading, and utility design (sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water system, etc.) associated with land development work.

• Support the project team in preparing professional, economical, and effective plans and specifications for each project.
• Conduct engineering computations for difficult and complex engineering projects.
• Communicate directly with governmental/regulatory staff regarding design concepts and requirements; represent clients at regulatory agency hearings or meetings.
• Perform overall quality control of the work, including budget, schedule, and plans; report regularly on project status to the Project Manager.
• Monitor compliance with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.
• Responsible for the design concept of plans and specifications.
• Consult and advise field engineers, contractors, and inspectors regarding the construction phase of the project.
• Communicate with the Project Manager on project strategy and matters that may impact the outcome of a project.
• Assist in preparation of project proposals, including scope of work, time schedule, and manpower estimates.
• Promote new business for the company and for your area of expertise.

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license with a minimum of 4 years of related experience, OR Engineer in Training (EIT) on track to attain a PE license with a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Sound mathematical skills required.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Work is performed in both office and field settings. Outdoor work may involve temperature extremes and inclement weather. Work hours are flexible and subject to change based on project schedules. Frequent site visits may be necessary. A criminal background check and driving record check will be conducted.

Haley Ward is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class established by law.

Saco, ME – Ability to reliably commute or relocate before starting work (Required)