Municipal - Project Engineer 1

Seeking an experienced and self-motivated Project Engineer in Akron, Ohio! Join a dynamic team where you'll be at the forefront of innovative engineering and architectural solutions, working on award-winning projects and collaborating with passionate professionals who prioritize your growth and potential as part of our premier talent-driven culture.

Our client is an innovative, growing, and trusted architectural and engineering consulting firm, which has been providing clients with award winning projects and inspired solutions since 1922. We are currently seeking an ambitious, solutions-driven Civil Engineer with a background in municipal project design. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong professional engineering skills. Perform engineering designs, in a given discipline area, to achieve continuity of purpose within scope, budget and time schedules from initial start-up through final design. This position will mentor junior engineers.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A BS in Civil Engineering is required
• 5+ years of civil engineering experience
• PE License required
• Proficiency with computer-based design tools (AutoCAD, GIS, REVIT)
• Full understanding of permitting and funding agency requirements.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving ability
• Sound time management skills
• Self-motivated with strong desire to advance
• Must have a valid driver's license and registered insured vehicle

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of design effort.
• Provides direction to assigned project staff that may include other engineers, drafters, designers, field staff and administrative-support staff, assisting with the establishment and attainment of goals.
• Provides accomplished technical capability to projects in determining design, establishing course of action and reviewing results for accuracy and thoroughness in meeting client's needs.
• Compliance with regulatory and permitting requirements.
• Prepare various types of documents from project reports, proposals, estimates, to bid documents and permit applications.
• Provides project understanding and approach for proposals.
• Keeps projects on schedule and within budget, communicating potential budget, scope, or schedule demands to the Project Manager.
• Develop and implement strategies to identify and obtain repeat work from Core, developing, and private client while developing business development and selling skills.
• May serve as client relationship manager for a limited number of clients.
• May be designated as an Assistant Project Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation
• Health/dental/vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid time to perform community services
• Company-paid membership to professional organizations
• Professional and personal development opportunities

Applicant must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of insurance.