Senior Site Civil Project Engineer

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Senior Civil Project Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Civil Project Engineer will provide technical leadership to project teams working on the planning, evaluation, design, and implementation of civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will lead the study phase and/or design phase of projects related to the civil, environmental, and construction fields. The Senior Civil Project Engineer will regularly interact with employees outside their department, occasionally interact with clients, regularly interact with the public (agencies, government entities, etc.), and rarely participate in selling to clients. The senior civil project engineer is expected to manage assigned employees, while being an example of professional presence, representing the Company and the department in a positive light, and have expert knowledge at least two (2) engineering software packages. A Professional Engineering license is required for this role. The Senior Civil Project Engineer is expected to seal engineer reports and construction drawings as the Engineer-of-Record.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Consults with and guides project stakeholders and managerial staff regarding engineering requirements for construction of various designs, and modifications.
• Uses design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate designs; plans and designs other necessary improvements related to the type of project assigned.
• Sets design specifications by determining appropriate engineering requirements (e.g. water flow rates, traffic demand, earthwork balance).
• Plans projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographical data.
• Drafts and presents reports on topics related to projects such as detention reports and engineering due diligence reports.
• Performs calculations for materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine probable construction cost.
• Collaborates with architects, contractors, and other engineers to ensure projects progress properly.
• Collaborates with surveyors (or directs and participates in surveying) to establish reference points, grades, elevations, and other factors that will affect construction.
• Monitors project progress and ensures design specifications and standards are met.
• Leads design from inception through construction and is responsible for engineering reports and construction drawings produced as the Engineer-of-Record.
• Able and willing to review other projects for QA/QC and stamp projects as appropriate.
• Ability to complete complex assigned projects independently as assigned with minimal oversight beyond initial handoff.
• Ability to teach and explain to others the methodologies used by the company.
• Advanced level of understanding of design tools and civil engineering practices.
• Engineer of Record for projects in Florida.
• Develop, mentor, train, evaluate, coach/discipline, acknowledge, and thank assigned staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Executes advanced design projects from start to finish as the primary designer of the project.
• Assigns Co-Ops, Graduate Civil Engineers, and Associate Civil Engineers projects/pieces of projects aligned with their abilities.
• Proactively implements regulatory requirements based on knowledge of state and local regulations

Qualifications, Education, & Experience

• Civil Engineering Degree (or related)
• Minimum 8 consecutive years of Civil Engineering experience in Florida.
• Public speaking ability, desired

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analysis software.
• Basic understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction of site and transportation infrastructure improvements.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to travel to various project sites.
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.

Personal Qualities we Value:

Detail-Oriented: You thrive on getting the little things right and delivering high-quality work every time.

Self-Starter: You take initiative, are comfortable working independently, and enjoy a good challenge.

Collaborative: You're a team player who can work across departments and get things done together.

Problem Solver: You can think on your feet and come up with innovative solutions to recruiting challenges.

Organized: You love keeping things in order and making sure the right resources are at your fingertips.

Kleingers Core Values:

• Honor Our Commitments
• Listen To Our Clients
• Deliver An Exceptional Client Experience
• Build Lasting Relationships
• Do The Right Thing

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Insurance
• 401(k) plus matching up to 50%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Experience-based PTO, Paid Volunteer Hours
• Wellness Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Professional Memberships & Licensing Fees
• Kleingers Academy and Development Training

Why Kleingers is YOUR Destination Employer:

• People-First Culture – our employees are our best asset. We walk the talk. Kleingers believes in their employees and sets them up for success.
• Community-Based Projects - make a difference by working on meaningful projects with lasting, positive impacts upon the communities where you live and work.
• Career Growth - career paths and plenty of opportunities for advancement.
• Personal Development – we offer continuous learning opportunities throughout the year. Whether it is training, development, or coaching we are committed to your growth.
• Be You! – We value equity, , and belonging. Kleingers welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives and insights.

The Kleingers Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of , , , (including and ), , political affiliation, , marital status, , genetic information, , membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.