Job Description

We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our team and contribute to multi-discipline design projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Newark, NJ.  This person will have the opportunity to lead a variety of public and private site development projects as well as working with various municipal clients across various markets!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects and tasks; this includes monitoring schedules & budgets to ensure effective completion of projects accordingly.
• Meet regularly with clients.
• Prepare proposals for new & existing clients (including estimation of project fees).
• Oversee the development of Land Development Plans; this includes the preparation of engineering design drawings, technical specification, and engineering reports (from schematic design through construction).
• Coordinate permits through regulatory agencies for large scale, complex projects.
• Delegate workload to Junior Engineers & Drafters; this includes mentoring / guiding Junior Engineers to develop Stormwater Management [SWM] strategies, Utility Coordination, and Erosion & Sediment Control [E&SC] Design.
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline).
• 8+ years of professional experience working in Engineering (preferably with Land Development design projects).
• PE license in NJ (we will consider candidates who are able to successfully obtain their PE within 6 months of their start date).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional relevant certification (e.g.: Certified Municipal Engineer / CME, Certified Floodplain Manager / CFM, Professional Planner / PP, etc.) is a plus!
• Management and/or Project Management experience; proven ability to manage multi-discipline projects is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with site design functions: site layout, grading, utility design, stormwater management, erosion control, municipal & land-use regulatory approvals, etc.
• Experience working with stormwater management, especially while utilizing Hydrology and Hydraulics (H&H) modeling tools.
• Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g.: CADD, project management software, etc.); experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus!
• Proficiency on standard office software applications: Microsoft Office 365 (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, etc.; experience working with Bluebeam Revu is a plus!
• Proven ability to look at the “Big Picture” as well the project goals in order to coordinate various design disciplines accordingly.
• Proven track record of demonstrating punctuality with consistent attendance.
• Proven ability to work in an energetic & challenging team environment as a collaborative Team Player, especially while maintaining the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proven ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills, especially when working on a variety of projects while providing solutions to difficult issues.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).