Project Engineer Civil

Souder, Miller & Associates is recruiting for a Project Engineer I/II for our General Civil tech sector. The position is located in our Albuquerque, NM office. This position requires a bachelor's 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/II is responsible for planning, designing, and directing projects locally and/or remotely on a corporate and/or local level. The Project Engineer I/II 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/II position typically has a balanced exposure internally (employees) and externally (clients/regulators), but also can be focused on an area of specific technical discipline.

Responsibilities

Prepare and monitor budgets for assigned projects; direct responsibility for profitability of assigned projects; monitor and manage work-in-process, accurate and timely client billings, outstanding accounts receivable, and collection efforts; manage project and team schedules and timely completion; prepare and monitor forecast of workload for assigned staff; prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, studies and/or designs; develop, analyze and provide peer review on reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests and/or aerial photographs; use computer-assisted engineering and design software; supervise and monitor client relationship strategies and serve as primary client contact; develop and review pricing, estimating, scoping and marketing strategies; develop and provide peer review of contract agreements; attend client meetings day or night and complete overnight travel; visit project sites to monitor progress; manage marketing responsibilities with clients; develop peer-to-peer communication skills; develop technical skills; recognize and operate within limitations; advance awareness of potential liabilities; may be designated responsible for onsite health and safety plan administration.

Requirements

Bachelor's and/or master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in appropriate engineering or science; minimum 4 years of experience post-graduation; professional/occupational licensure required; valid driver's license and ability to pass drug test; authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship; ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, design plans, and governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public; ability to complete overnight travel unassisted, occasionally extending five or more consecutive nights; ability to frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; physical demands including standing, walking, using hands, reaching, talking, hearing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice to have

member of a professional organization; New Mexico P.E. registration

Benefits

Employee ownership; health, dental, and vision insurance; 401K retirement plan; Employee Stock Options (ESOP); life/ADD insurance; short and long-term disability; voluntary insurance; flexible spending account; dependent care; generous PTO; flexible work schedules; wellness initiatives; tuition/student loan reimbursement program; professional dues; opportunities for advancement; community focus; growth and development.