Civil Project Engineer

haleyward; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 94,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,500 signing bonus

ESOP

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) Roth

PTO

11 paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA

Work-life balance

Job summary

Haley Ward in Glastonbury, CT is seeking a Project Engineer to lead municipal water, sewer, and roadway projects within budgets and schedules. You will collaborate with a team of 300+ employee-owners and contribute to high-quality designs while pursuing licensure and career growth.

The position offers an attractive signing bonus of $2,500, ESOP ownership, comprehensive benefits, and a strong work‑life balance in a community-focused firm.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering is required.
• PE license with a minimum of 4 years of related experience OR Engineer in Training on track to PE with a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Sound mathematical skills are required.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Supports project team toward preparation of a professional, economical, and effective set of plans and specifications for each project.
• Conducts engineering computations to design difficult and complex engineering projects.
• Communicates with governmental/regulatory staff relative to design concepts and requirements; represents clients at regulatory agency hearings or meetings.
• Performs overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans) and reports on project status to Project Manager.
• Monitors compliance to applicable codes, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
• Responsible for the design concept of the plans and specifications.
• Consults with field engineers, contractors, and inspectors regarding construction.
• Assists in preparation of project proposals including scope of work, time schedule, and manpower estimates.
• Promotes new business for the total company and for own area of expertise.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematical skills

Driver's license

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

PE license

EIT on track to PE

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you searching for a new opportunity to join a growing 100% employee-owned company that offers professional development opportunities, values an excellent work life balance and giving back to your community? Are you looking to be the next industry leader for a company with a culture that collaborates well together, works hard, and has fun while doing so? If so, check out this opportunity to become an employee-owner of Haley Ward, one of the Best Firms to Work For in the country! AND, as an added benefit, we will offer you a$2,500 signing bonus!

About Our Company

At Haley Ward, our team over 300 employee-owners value accountability and collaboration. These values drive us to provide every client with quality service that exceeds their expectations, and is one of the reasons clients routinely return to us for help. Haley Ward's work philosophy is to take advantage of the benefits of collaboration, mentoring, and face-to-face communication in order to optimize our operations and performance for our clients.

Join our team and Haley Ward will provide you:

• $2,500 signing bonus!
• Competitive salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans or - Paid monthly stipend if you have health insurance elsewhere!
• Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eleven (11) paid holidays, including a creative holiday schedule
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Culture that provides work-life balance, professional development and is community driven
• And much more!

What you can expect to be doing:

The function of the Project Engineer is to plan, organize, and control the activities of the project to best accomplish the successful completion of all projects to which assigned while operating within the guidelines established by the Project Manager, and within established schedules, budgets, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) policy constraints. Typical projects will entail municipal water, sewer, and roadway infrastructure, dams, site planning, and stormwater management. You will work in a team environment on a broad range of engineering projects from planning through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Supports project team toward preparation of a professional, economical, and effective set of plans and specifications for each individual project.
• Conducts engineering computations to design difficult and complex engineering projects.
• Communicates directly with governmental/regulatory staff relative to design concepts and requirements. Represents clients at regulatory agency hearings or meetings.
• Performs overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans) and reports regularly on project status to Project Manager.
• Monitors compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
• Responsible for the design concept of the plans and specifications.
• Consults and advises field engineers, contractors, and inspectors regarding the construction phase of the project.
• Communicates with the Project Manager on project strategy and matters that may impact the outcome of a project.
• Assists in preparation of project proposals including scope of work, time schedule, and manpower estimates.
• Promotes new business for the total company and for own area of expertise.

What you will need to succeed:

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license with a minimum of 4 years of related experience OR Engineer in Training (EIT) on track to attain PE license with a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Sound mathematical skills are required.
• A working knowledge of software such as AutoCAD is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Valid driver's license & reliable transportation required.

A criminal background check and driving record check will be conducted.

Haley Ward is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other federally protected class established by law.

Location: Glastonbury, CT - Ability to reliably commute or relocate before starting work (Required)

The estimated range for this role is: $94,349 to $111,197 salary. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, credentials, skills, and demonstrated proficiency for the role. Compensation is reviewed at least annually each year. Compensation is also adjusted throughout the year to recognize position advancement, responsibilities and licensure and/or certification.