Civil Project Engineer

Overview

Plan, design, and manage civil engineering projects, overseeing budgets, schedules, and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

• budget management
• client billing
• project scheduling
• report preparation
• site visits
• asset management

Tasks

-Prepare and monitor budgets for assigned projects; has direct responsibility for the profitability of assigned projects. -Under the direction of the direct supervisor and in coordination with the MS Director/Manager, manage specific marketing responsibilities with clients to obtain work for the firm. -Develop peer-to-peer communication skills locally and intra-office. -Responsible for monitoring and managing work-in-process, accurate and timely client billings, outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on assigned projects. -Responsible for project and team schedules, and timely completion of assigned projects. o Prepare and monitor forecast of workload for any assigned staff. -Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, studies and/or designs for project. -May be designated as responsible for development and enforcement of onsite health and safety plan administration (relative to SMA employees). -Visit project site(s) to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents as the registered professional of record. -Develop and review pricing, estimating, scoping and marketing strategies for assigned projects. -Recognize and operate within limitations while seeking advice as needed. -Develop technical skill relevant to area(s) of practice. -In coordination with the direct supervisor and possibly TS Director/Manager, develop and provide peer review of contract agreements for assigned projects o Executes agreements with value-limited signatory authority. -Utilize Asset Management principals for developing equipment maintenance and replacement schedules and budgets for clients and staff. -Review local, state and federal permit requirements for operations facilities; prepare compliance monitoring schedules for clients and staff; prepare permit renewal applications. -Supervise and monitor client relationship strategies; is the primary client contact for assigned clients. -Develop, analyze and provide peer review on reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests and/or aerial photographs for quality assurance and to plan and/or design projects. -May use computer assisted engineering, technical and/or design software and equipment to prepare simple to complex engineering, analysis and design documents. -Assist in implementation of operations, repair and upgrade projects at WTP and WWTP sites, including project scoping and cost estimating, procurement of equipment, and contracting equipment installation.

Requirements

• bachelors
• pe registration
• licensure
• 4 years
• driver's license
• us authorization

What You Bring

Souder, Miller & Associates is recruiting for a Project Engineer I for our General Civil tech sector. The position is located in our Las Cruces, NM office. This position requires a bachelors and/or master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of 4 years of experience post-graduation. The preferred candidate will be a member of a professional organization and have a New Mexico P.E. registration. The Project Engineer I is responsible for planning, designing and directing projects locally and/or remotely on a corporate and/or local level. The Project Engineer I 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 Project Engineer I position typically has a balanced exposure internally (employees) and externally (clients/regulators), but also can be focused on an area of specific technical discipline. Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. 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 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. -Bachelor's degree in appropriate engineering or science. -Attend client meetings, day or night; ability to complete overnight travel unassisted, occasionally extending five or more consecutive nights. -Professional/Occupational licensure required. -Must have a valid driver's license and able to pass the drug test. -Minimum 4 years of experience required post-graduation. -Advance awareness of potential liabilities associated with the technical aspects of the area of expertise.

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Benefits

We are experiencing tremendous growth and are seeking passionate team members who are ready to make an impact! As an employee-owned company, we prioritize enhancing the lives of our clients, communities, and employees. Your role here directly contributes to the quality of service we deliver. You'll have opportunities to grow your skills and work with others in a collaborative environment. Most of our work involves helping smaller, rural communities, including many tribal clients, overcome a myriad of challenges to deliver safe drinking water. The projects are rewarding, unique, and challenging. As a senior-level team member at SMA, you will have the opportunity to not only contribute to high-profile projects but also to shape the direction of our organization. Here, your experience will be valued, your leadership will be elevated, and your expertise will inspire future generations of engineers and professionals. -Salary Range: $79,000 to $86,000 per year. -Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Options (ESOP), Life/ADD Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, and more. -Paid Time Off & Wellness Programs: Generous PTO, flexible work schedules, wellness initiatives, and more. -Professional Growth: Tuition/Student Loan reimbursement program, professional dues, and opportunities for advancement within the company. -Ownership & Impact: Experience the unique advantage of employee ownership, where your contributions directly shape our company's future. -Growth & Development: We invest in your professional growth, providing opportunities to expand your skills and collaborate with a dynamic team.

About Souder, Miller & Associates

-Specializes in a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, water resources, and civil projects. -Known for handling complex and large-scale infrastructure projects with a focus on sustainable solutions. -Offers a full suite of engineering, surveying, planning, and environmental services, adapting to client needs. -Has successfully completed numerous projects for government, private, and commercial sectors. -Leverages state-of-the-art technology and innovative techniques to deliver high-quality results. -Offers expertise in both urban and rural projects, bridging the gap between diverse community needs.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position; candidates must be authorized to work in the united states without current or future sponsorship.