Civil Project Engineer

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join our Pascagoula, MS office. You will contribute to planning, design, and delivery of municipal, water/wastewater, and site civil projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role offers growth in project management with exposure from concept through construction, in a dynamic, employee-owned firm that values ownership and client focus. Healthcare and a 401(k) plan are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Mississippi or the ability to obtain within 6 to 12 months, preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with technical work and project management in Water/Wastewater, Municipal or Site Civil.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to plan and conceptualize.
• The ability to produce technical reports and memorandums that are clear, concise, and accurate.
• The ability to communicate effectively during day-to-day interactions with teaming partners, colleagues, and clients.
• Experience with AutoCAD (and/or Civil 3D) and ArcGIS is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of municipal, water/wastewater, and site civil projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support project execution from concept through construction.
• Assist with project management responsibilities and client communication.

Skills

Project management

Technical reporting

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Mississippi PE license or ability to obtain within 6–12 months

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

MS Office

Job description

Neel-Schaffer is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership. Do you have the drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, client focused environment? If so, Neel-Schaffer might have just the right position for you.

Neel-Schaffer is seeking responses from qualified applicants for the position of Civil Project Engineer to join our growing engineering firm. This position will be based in our Pascagoula , MS Office.

As a Civil Project Engineer, you will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of municipal, water/wastewater, and site civil engineering projects. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, assist with project management responsibilities, and support project execution from concept through construction. This is an excellent opportunity for a growth-minded engineer seeking to expand technical design expertise while gaining additional project management experience.

Neel-Schaffer ranks No. 180 in the Engineering News-Record Top 500 list of design engineering firms. As an employee-owned company, we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health insurance and a matching 401(k) savings plan.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Mississippi or the ability to obtain within 6 to 12 months, preferred.
• 5 + years of experience with technical work and project management in the field of Water/Wastewater, Municipal or Site Civil.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to plan and conceptualize.
• The ability to produce technical reports and memorandums that are clear, concise, and accurate.
• The ability to communicate effectively during day-to-day interactions with teaming partners, colleagues, and clients.
• Experience with AutoCAD (and/or Civil 3D) and ArcGIS is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

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