Project Engineer III in Plymouth, Michigan at Metro Consulting Associates LLC

Position Description

The Project Engineer III is responsible for leading the design, reporting, and/or engineering on various engineering projects. Work will include various technical design and applicable permitting tasks as well as writing and reporting on a variety of projects including residential, commercial, infrastructure, and renewable energy for private and public clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for everyday project activities, quality control, project deliverables, and plan set review
• Make engineering design decisions independently or with minimal oversight
• Serve as main point-of-contact for all project-related questions and concerns from internal and external stakeholders
• Lead communication with contractors and subcontractors on all engineering tasks
• Proactively manage design issues, budgetary concerns, and other project-related complications
• Coordinate regularly with other internal and/or external team members, clients, and municipal agencies
• Perform quality assurance/quality control checks regularly and proactively resolve any quality issues
• Recommend solutions to technical or regulatory issues for permit compliance
• Lead and coordinate large projects ensuring deadlines, technical aspects, and quality and financial expectations of design intent are met
• Perform field inspections of existing site conditions and water, sewer, road, and other infrastructure as necessary
• Produce drawings using computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software, and/or modify drawings as necessary
• Plot, organize and assemble project-related documents, permit applications, and cut sheets
• Responsible for obtaining permits with various local, county and/or state agencies as necessary
• Prepare project specifications, standard details, bid documents, and quantities for construction estimate
• As necessary, ability to work independently on municipal projects or scheduled meetings with municipal staff, customers, or other governmental agencies; municipal duties may include preparation of water and sewer rates, budgets, fee schedules, standards, capital improvement plans, and application process.
• Exercise judgment with adaptations of engineering alternatives while adhering to Company standards and methodologies
• Perform QA/QC review on drawings, technical reports, and other project related documents
• Serve as technical resource and mentor for other associates within team and across company
• Maintain exceptional internal and external client relations
• Achieve performance objectives and financial metrics
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or related field and/or equivalent combination of education & experience
• PE license required
• Minimum seven (7) years applicable experience
• Previous experience in land development or municipal engineering; thorough knowledge of all phases of civil engineering and the operation of municipal government
• High proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office; BS&A knowledge a plus
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to the corporate office as well as client and project sites
• Excellent concentration and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail
• Exceptional written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams including technical and non-technical personnel
• Resourceful, action-oriented, creative, and analytical thinker
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively
• Strong planning, organization, preparation, and execution capabilities
• Open to new ideas, innovation, and change
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills