Civil Site Project Engineer

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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Description

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.

Collins has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Civil Site Project Engineer to play a key role on our team in our Salt Lake City, UT, office. The Civil Site Project Engineer performs high-level assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard and moderate engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Supervisor screens assignments for unusual complexities and selects non-routine techniques and procedures to be applied. The ideal candidate will have experience in site grading, drainage, utility design, and land development who can bring creative design practice and problem-solving skills balanced with a solid background in the field. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, driven professional who is looking for career growth!

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares and designs plans for site grading, drainage, paving, utilities, and roadways for public and private sector clients. Contributes significantly to projects of all sizes.

Prepares hydrology, earthwork, and roadway plans and profile evaluations.

Assists in collecting due diligence information and preparing concept site engineering plans.

Contributes significantly to the preparation of engineering reports, plans, and specifications.

Prepares submittals to state, municipal, and other agencies.

Applies judgment on design decisions and selects from standard engineering techniques and alternatives.

Makes independent decisions within a general framework and work within agreed upon timelines and budgets.

Keeps project engineer and project manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.

Responsible for small to moderately difficult projects from inception to completion.

Has some communication with clients.

Directs and supervises the work of entry-level engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.

Other duties may be assigned.

*Utah is a great state to live and work in, especially if you are looking for a new career challenge. Utah has a booming economy, low cost of living, a high standard of living, and a diverse and friendly population. Utah has something for everyone.

*Relocation is available

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university, plus appropriate continuing education and a minimum of 2 years design experience.

Has proficient knowledge of hydrology, AutoCAD and Civil 3D software.

Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification required

Valid driver's license.

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 regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 *The base salary will be estimated between $82,500 - $93,500 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. 

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Company

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Collins Engineers Inc.

In 1979, Collins Engineers, Inc. opened its doors in Chicago providing engineering services in structural and transportation analysis and design, and underwater engineering. It was in the field of underwater engineering that Collins pioneered the use of professional engineers as diving inspectors in the evaluation of underwater structures.

Today, Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and provides design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries. Collins’ insistence on obtaining firsthand knowledge means that our engineers are on the project from start to finish, from the initial on-site inspection to the design of repairs, from performing the construction administration to following up with construction inspection. Such practical experience provides a unique and customized approach in the development of solutions, and provides continuity for our clients.

Not only does Collins incorporate this valuable knowledge into its engineering services, Collins applies it to the advancement of the industry as a whole. Collins regularly authors manuals in conjunction with participating in the implementation of industry protocol, nationally and internationally. Continually on the leading edge of standards and methodology, Collins provides engineering ingenuity and solutions to complex problems, and realistic, honest answers.