Senior Engineer I-Ii

Job Title
Senior Engineer I-II
Location
Albuquerque, NM 87113-2376 US (Primary)
Category
Engineering
Travel
Up to 25%
INTRODUCTION
Souder, Miller & Associates (SMA)
Growing, Succeeding and Designing Our Future Together
We are looking for future team members who are excited to make an impact. As an employee-owned company, we are dedicated to the betterment of our clients, our communities, and our employees. Your contribution is key to the quality of service SMA delivers. Throughout your career with SMA, there will be opportunities for you to improve the skills you need to achieve your professional goals. We encourage you to explore innovative ways to develop solutions while collaborating with team members inside and outside the organization by providing the framework for you to find success.
We don't just talk about being client-focused; the engineers, scientists, surveyors, technicians and other professionals at SMA live and breathe it. After all, we are members of the communities we help.
Security Clearance Required
None
Job Description
SUMMARY:
The Senior (SR) I-II is responsible for planning, designing and directing projects locally and/or remotely on a corporate and/or local level. The SR I-II position requires the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, design plans and governmental regulations as well as the ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. These abilities must also translate into the effective presentation of information and response to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. The SR I-II position typically has a balanced exposure internally (employees) and externally (clients/regulators), but also can be focused on an area of specific technical discipline.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and monitor project budgets; has overall responsibility for the profitability of assigned projects.
• Responsible for monitoring and managing work-in-process, accurate and timely client billings, outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on projects.
• Responsible for project and/or office technical group(s) schedules and timely completion of projects.
• Serve as a senior project design specialist on complex projects of any size and as a designated client contact or client manager.
• Supervise and monitor client relationship strategies; is the primary client contact for assigned clients.
• Coordinate and review pricing, estimating, scoping and marketing strategies for proposed projects of any size or fee.
• In coordination with TS Director/Manager, develop and review contract agreements for assigned projects o Executes agreements with value-limited signatory authority.
• Prepare forecast of workload for assigned staff.
• Develop probable construction cost estimates for complex projects within assigned TS.
• Attend client meetings, day or night; ability to complete overnight travel unassisted, occasionally extending several consecutive nights.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests and/or aerial photographs for quality assurance and to plan and/or design projects.
• May direct and supervise other employee activities.
• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies and/or designs for project.
• May use computer assisted engineering, technical and/or design software and equipment to prepare simple to complex engineering, analysis and design documents.
• Visit construction and/or investigation site(s) to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents as the registered professional of record.
• Under the direction of the MS Director/Manager, manage significant marketing responsibilities with clients to obtain work for the firm.

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 required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able and willing to frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP, Life/ADD/Short Term/Long Term Insurance, Voluntary Insurance, FSA, Dependent Care, Wellness program for employees, flexible work schedule, ID Theft Protection.
• Paid Time Off, Personal Leave, Jury Duty Pay.
• Education Reimbursement and Professional dues.

EEOC STATEMENT
WHY SOUDER, MILLER & ASSOCIATES:
SMA has been inspiring engineers, surveyors, and scientists to deliver innovative solutions since 1985. SMA is the third largest engineering firm in New Mexico. Whether it is designing public roads and interstates, threading fiber-optic conduits in between underground utilities across an urban intersection, choosing the most effective method to remediate contaminated soil, master planning mixed development, or ensuring access to safe drinking water by identifying water sources and operating treatment facilities, our employees demonstrate their commitment to our clients by building a partnership and investing in the success of every project.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of SMA to afford equal employment to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, gender identity, spousal affiliation or veteran status, and to conform to all applicable laws and regulations. The Company is fully committed to this concept and all personnel are expected to actively participate in the implementation of these policies.
Salary Grade
$40.49 - $53.16 ( Senior I-II )
Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate engineering or science.
• Minimum six years of experience post-graduation.
• Minimum two years of experience after obtaining P.E. license.
• Professional/Occupational licensure required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.