Civil Project Engineer

Burkhardt Engineering; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Quarterly profit sharing

401(k) with company contribution

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Parental Leave

Catered lunches

Flexible work hours

Professional license dues

Continuing education support

Job summary

Burkhardt Engineering seeks an experienced Project Engineer for our civil engineering and site development team. You will design site layouts, grading plans, storm water systems, and utilities, while coordinating with clients, authorities, and internal staff.

The role requires a PE license and 4+ years in civil engineering, with strong communication and attention to detail. Proficiency in Civil 3D and HydroCAD is essential; Burkhardt offers robust benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Minimum four years civil engineering experience.
• Professional Licensure (P.E. required).
• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and Microsoft 365 products.
• Proficiency in HydroCAD or comparable storm water modeling programs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive and engaging with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design site layouts based on client direction, code requirements, and sound engineering principles.
• Design grading plans and perform earthwork analysis and optimization.
• Perform storm water management calculations and design detention and water quality systems.
• Design site utilities including storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water service systems.
• Perform storm sewer system calculations and hydraulic/hydrologic modeling.
• Prepare conceptual to construction drawings including profiles, sections, and details.
• Prepare storm water pollution prevention plans and operation/maintenance manuals.
• Coordinate with authorities and project teams; attend meetings.
• Review designs and seal documents; ensure Burkhardt standards and constructability.
• Research permits, track submittals, and manage permit processes.
• Proactively identify challenges and develop solutions; perform site visits.

Skills

Civil engineering

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Proactive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Microsoft 365

Job description

Burkhardt is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Engineer to join our civil engineering and site development team. Project Engineers work alongside other team members and technical staff to research, plan, design, and prepare detailed construction drawings, assist with permit approval processes, and provide construction administration and project closeout support.

Responsibilities

• Design site layouts based on client’s direction, code requirements, and sound engineering principles.
• Design grading plans and perform earthwork analysis and optimization.
• Perform storm water management calculations and design detention and water quality systems to meet jurisdictional requirements.
• Design site utilities including storm sewer systems, sanitary sewer systems, and water service systems.
• Perform storm sewer system calculations and hydraulic and hydrologic modeling.
• Prepare conceptual design plans, schematic design plans, design development plans, and construction drawings including profiles, sections, and design details.
• Prepare storm water pollution prevention plans and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Conduct research and communicate with authorities having jurisdiction, including project introductions and pre-application meetings, code requirements and permit processes, and suitability of design approach.
• Review designs, drawings, calculations, and reports you have prepared and seal documents as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Burkhardt standards for quality, clarity and code compliance, and evaluate constructability and optimize value.
• Coordinate with utility providers for storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water, gas, electric, and telecommunications services.
• Attend project meetings with clients and coordinate with internal and external project team members.
• Research, prepare, and track permit submittals.
• Proactively identify project challenges, develop effective solutions, and communicate with project team leaders.
• Perform site visits and attend construction meetings.

Education / Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of four (4) years of civil engineering experience.
• Professional Licensure (P.E. required).
• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and Microsoft 365 products.
• Proficiency in HydroCAD or comparable storm water modeling programs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive and engaging with a strong attention to detail.

About Burkhardt

Burkhardt Engineering Company, founded in 1999, provides land surveying, civil engineering and site development design services to owners, operators, real estate professionals, architects and developers stretching across various sectors including: commercial, mixed use, healthcare, national retail, residential, educational, civic, municipal, and industrial markets.

Our growing, 20-person team focuses on providing exceptional service to our clients by thinking like owners, communicating promptly and clearly, maintaining transparency, and approaching everything with the utmost integrity and a generous spirit.

• Competitive Compensation and Quarterly Profit-Sharing Program.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with minimum 3% company contribution.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
• Catered Lunches and Free Snacks and Drinks.
• Flexible Work Hours and a Casual Work Environment.
• Employer-Paid Professional License Dues
• Employer-Paid Continuing Education and Professional Development Support.