Project Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Surveying And Mapping, LLC


Project Engineer

US-IN-Elkhart

Job ID: 25-6935
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Survey
Elkhart

Overview

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our civil engineering team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of engineers and designers on private land development projects, focusing primarily on commercial and industrial site development. The Project Engineer will be responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of civil engineering solutions that adhere to industry standards and client requirements.

Design and Planning:

• Develop detailed civil engineering designs for land development projects, including grading, drainage, utility layout, and site planning
• Prepare site development plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for stormwater management

Project Management:

• Assist in the management of projects from conception through construction, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements and objectives are achieved
• Prepare and present project reports, proposals, and status updates

Technical Analysis:

• Conduct technical analyses and calculations for civil engineering projects
• Utilize CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and other engineering tools to create and review design drawings
• Ensure designs comply with local, state, and federal regulations and standards

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with the Senior Project Manager and other team members to provide engineering support throughout the project lifecycle
• Participate in project meetings and site visits as required
• Mentor and support junior engineers and interns

Quality Assurance:

• Conduct quality control reviews of design documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with project specifications
• Implement best practices in design and project management to continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification 
• Prior experience in civil engineering design, particularly in land development and site development for commercial and industrial projects is preferred
• Proficiency in CAD software, specifically AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, standards, and practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work

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