Civil Project Engineer

Pennoni; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni in West Chester, PA is seeking a Staff Civil Engineer to apply technical expertise on land development and infrastructure projects while gaining project management experience and client-facing responsibilities.

The role involves overseeing land development plan development, coordinating permits, performing feasibility studies, and mentoring junior staff, with a focus on delivering compliant designs and maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Civil preferred).
• 4+ years of professional engineering experience, preferably in land development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of Land Development Plans; prepare drawings, specs, and reports from schematic design through construction.
• Coordinate permits through regulatory agencies for large-scale projects.
• Perform zoning interpretation and feasibility studies, drawings, specs, and reports.
• Contribute to stormwater design: H&H modeling, Erosion and Sediment Control planning, etc.
• Utilize understanding of ordinances/regulations to ensure compliance with permitting processes.
• Engage with regulatory agencies.
• Manage all aspects of project efforts and interface with clients.
• Nurture existing client relationships and develop new clients.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Provide quality control of staff designs and reports.
• Prepare proposals and track project budgets for profitability.
• Additional duties may be assigned, as needed.

Skills

CADD

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam

MS Office 365

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm founded six decades ago. We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available and learn how best to integrate “smart” solutions into the current landscape to make them a part of resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse and iconic projects around the globe.

Pennoni is currently seeking a Staff Civil Engineer in West Chester, PA. This role is ideal for a candidate who is seeking an opportunity to display their technical expertise, while gaining project management skills and be client-facing.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of Land Development Plans; this includes the preparation of engineering design drawings, technical specification, and engineering reports (from schematic design through construction).
• Coordinate permits through regulatory agencies for large scale, complex projects.
• Perform zoning interpretation and prepare feasibility studies, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Contribute to stormwater management design: Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) modeling, Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) planning, etc.
• Utilize advanced understanding of ordinances / regulations (local, state, & federal) as well as the relevant permitting process(es) to ensure compliance.
• Engage with regulatory agencies.
• Manage all aspects of project efforts and interface with clients.
• Nurture existing client relationships as well as developing new clients.
• Mentor junior-level staff.
• Provide quality control of staff design & reports.
• Prepare proposals and track project budgets for profitability.
• Additional duties may be assigned, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering-oriented discipline (preferably Civil Engineering).
• 4+ years of professional experience working in Engineering, preferably with land development projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• FE / EIT.
• Experience working on land development and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g.: CADD, project management software, etc.); exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bluebeam is a plus!
• Experience with stormwater management (SWM) design calculations, especially while utilizing H&H modeling tools.
• Proficiency on standard office software applications: Microsoft Office 365 (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Proven ability to look at the “Big Picture” as well the project goals in order to coordinate various design disciplines accordingly.
• Proven track record of demonstrating punctuality with consistent attendance.
• Proven ability to work in an energetic & challenging team environment as a collaborative Team Player, especially while maintaining the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proven ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills, especially when working on a variety of projects while providing solutions to difficult issues.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Why Work With Us?

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

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