Project Engineer

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Job Summary:

Responsible for performing design engineering and associated tasks for government projects under the guidance of a Project Manager. This position involves frequent contact with government clients to assist with the day-to-day engineering operations of local agencies.

Accountability and Duties:

• Performs professional engineering and design work for government clients.
• Prepares reports, plans, specifications, construction schedules and permits for transportation, water/wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Obtains and evaluates pertinent field data for proposed construction projects.
• Prepares engineer’s opinion of probable cost.
• Performs engineering design calculations.
• Assists with development plan reviews for compliance with local ordinances.
• Maintains a good relationship with clients.
• Prepares permit applications for capital projects.
• Assists in preparation of proposals for engineering services.
• Mentors and assists with training Staff Engineers.
• Delegates specific project assignments to Staff Engineers.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Shares responsibility for project schedules and timely completion of projects.
• Participates in business development activities.
• Professionally represents the firm at client meetings/hearings.
• Assists with the preparation and monitoring of project budgets, billing and A/R.
• Perform other duties incidental to the work described herein.

Qualification Requirements:

Registered professional engineer with five years design experience in government capital projects, including transportation, water/wastewater and stormwater improvements.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

PE license required, Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands:
• 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 the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, possibly for extended assignments.
Employer’s Disclaimer:
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the Associate occupying this position.
• The Firm reserves the right to add or revise an Associate’s job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.


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Manhard Consulting, An Atwell Company, is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent our culture and achievements.


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