Project Engineer

CEC is seeking a proven Municipal Project Engineer with experience working with municipal clients. CEC is a privately held engineering firm, serving both public entities and private developers. We offer extensive services, which allow us to be involved with projects from conception to design, to construction. CEC is a Best Firm To Work For that offers excellent benefits, professional development, and growth opportunities for team members, allowing us to be a place where people grow, leaders rise, and communities thrive.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as project engineer with autonomy for project-related tasks and as a designated client contact. May have project management responsibilities on various projects.
• Assists with estimating, pricing, scoping, and marketing strategies for proposed projects.
• Develops feasible engineering design alternatives to meet project requirements.
• Utilizes computer software to create or assists in the creation of detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts, water and sewer lines, and hydrology/hydraulic modeling for the construction of municipal roadways, including but not limited to plan and profile views, cross sections, details, and schedules.
• Prepares technical reports, studies, plans, specifications, construction cost estimates, and permitting for projects. Maintains project records and performs project administration.
• Reviews and approves monthly billing for assigned projects.
• Participates in and ensures QC/QA procedures are followed. Maintains accurate design standards and procedures in assigned work.
• Reviews shop drawings and responds to RFIs.
• Collaborates and coordinates with other engineers, designers, and technicians on project activities.
• Participates in internal and external project meetings as needed.
• Provides technical support, guidance, and input to design team. Assists in training and development of technicians and other team members.
• Develops, fosters, and maintains client relationships. Pursues repeat or follow-up work with current clients. 
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Problem solving/analysis
• Technical capacity
• Communication proficiency
• Project management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Civil Engineering ABET accredited university.
• Five plus years related experience.
• Oklahoma and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• English language skills: ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Mathematical skills: ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency preferred. 
• Organizational skills: ability to prioritize and organize tasks; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Remote connectivity device (e.g., smart phone, tablet, etc.) with data plan sufficient for company requirements, including multi-factor authentication, time and mileage tracking, expense reimbursement, e-mail, and virtual communications. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a productive/technical nature. 
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Ability to sit up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to manipulate computer mouse up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to stand and/or walk, including over uneven surfaces, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to see clearly 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more; ability to identify and distinguish colors; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation.
• Moderate noise.
• Occasional exposure to dust, dirt, and weather conditions (field visits).

WORK SCHEDULE

• Fixed schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, including required core hours. 
• Occasional overtime required.
• Eligible to submit application for alternative schedule and/or telecommuting after 90 days.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.