Lead Project Engineer - Civil Site Design

Salary $110,000 - $150,000 plus bonus and profit sharing

Are you looking to work for an ENR top 500 Design Firm that strives to make a difference?
Are you not getting the chance to progress your career at your current organization?
Do you want a work environment and schedule that works best for you and your family?

With the sole mission of enhancing communities, our client drives growth in areas including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering. As a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything they do, they put people first.

What You Bring to the Table:

As a Project Engineer within the Civil and Site Design Team, you’ll lead and manage exciting civil design projects, driving quality and efficiency. Use your expertise to plan and execute site developments, collaborate with a dynamic team, and mentor junior staff. You'll work closely with regulators, secure project approvals, and deliver innovative, community-enhancing solutions. Plus, there are excellent opportunities for career growth in technical expertise and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

Lead civil design for site development, water resources, and multi-disciplinary projects.
Work with the Project Manager to initiate and execute projects from proposal to completion.
Achieve project success, adhering to work plans, schedules, and budgets.
Oversee design team and ensure quality and efficiency.

Technical Expertise

Plan, layout, and refine construction/redevelopment sites.
Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Oversee stormwater management systems, green infrastructure, and conveyance.
Interface with regulators and secure project approvals.
Collaborate with design and field teams to ensure smooth construction.
Direct public bidding process and manage contractor relationships.
Ensure designs meet all regulatory standards and best practices.
Bring innovative solutions to client communities.
Tailor deliverables to each community's specific needs.

Teamwork and Leadership

Work collaboratively with architects, engineers, planners, and technicians.
Mentor less experienced staff and contribute to organizational growth.
Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Requirements:

Tennessee PE license is required.
5-10 years of experience or more in Site Design, Civil Engineering, or Land Development.
Design experience with site grading including ADA compliance, water main, sanitary sewer, parking lots, site balancing, roads, pathways, and stormwater systems.
Experience preparing construction documents including plan drawings, specifications, bid documents, and cost opinions.
Ability to successfully engage and comply with the requirements set forth by governmental agencies on behalf of the client.
Experience with state agencies and/or TDOT specifications is a plus.
Must be able to work well with clients, staff, regulators, elected officials, contractors, and consultants.

What is Offered to You

This organization is committed to providing the tools, mentorship, and resources needed to support a healthy work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to meet the unique needs of our employees, offering options such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, HSA & FSA plans, profit-sharing, traditional & Roth 401(k), paid holidays, and PTO.

You'll gain diverse project experience and have ample opportunities to advance your career, whether through technical expertise, project management, team leadership, or client relations. Based on project needs, hybrid or remote work may also be available.

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