Civil Project Engineer - Industrial Environmental

Olsson; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401(k) match

Tailored development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Des Moines, Iowa is seeking a Project Engineer to drive innovative solutions within their Industrial Environmental team. This role requires a registered Professional Engineer with a Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental or Civil Engineering, along with at least 6 years of relevant experience. The Project Engineer will supervise engineering tasks, coordinate project designs with teams, manage budgets, and communicate findings effectively. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 6 or more years of relevant environmental or civil engineering experience, specifically with civil or environmental design.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planning and design documents in appropriate engineering discipline.
• Coordinate work and supervise lower-level staff.
• Perform process design calculations and prepare cost estimates.
• Develop project scope of work, schedule, and budget.
• Manage project records and coordinate with clients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency with engineering tools

Knowledge of Civil 3D and AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Join Olsson's Industrial Environmental team as a Project Engineer and be part of creating innovative solutions that drive positive change in communities. In this role, you will apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. The project engineer is a registered professional engineer, whose supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. The project engineer supervises, coordinates, and reviews work of engineers or technicians and performs complex or novel assignments that require development of new and improved techniques and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares planning and design documents in appropriate engineering discipline.
• Coordinates assistant and associate professional staff and technical staff’s work; may supervise lower-level staff.
• Performs process design calculations, prepares cost estimates, and uses economic analyses for comparison of alternatives.
• Develops project scope of work; develops project schedule; prepares project initiation paperwork; manages budget reviews and schedules progress reports.
• Coordinates projects with other Olsson teams; performs and coordinates design aspects of projects; directs team members on design tasks; maintains project records; coordinates with clients; attends client meetings.
• Manages the preparation of technical reports, memos, and summaries to effectively communicate findings to clients and internal teams.
• Serves as project manager for projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet client expectations.
• Assist with marketing / business development and prepare project proposals.

Qualifications

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well with a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 6 or more years of relevant environmental or civil engineering experience, specifically with civil or environmental design.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer.
• Proficiency with engineering tools, software, and methodologies.
• Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D and AutoCAD.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

Benefits

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match.
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths.
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements.
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities.
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.