Construction Engineer I

Somat Engineering Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Somat Engineering, Inc. in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to join our team. The role involves managing projects from conception to finish, mentoring staff, collaborating with clients, and overseeing field and laboratory activities to ensure quality and schedule adherence.

Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering degree, PE certification, and 4+ years of relevant experience, with a willingness to engage in business development and cross-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a construction emphasis.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Understanding of construction engineering aspects of a wide range of transportation, structural, and water resources projects.
• Motivation to adjust schedule to meet deadlines and client needs.
• Proven project and client management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to engage with the engineering community and professional societies.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship, development and guidance to staff/field engineers including report review and field procedures oversight.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Mentoring staff

Verbal & written communication

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

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Job Title

Location

Grand Rapids, MI 49512 US (Primary)

Category

Job Type

Full-time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

Somat Engineering, Inc. (Somat) have immediate openings for a Construction Project Engineer in our Grand Rapid, Michigan office. We are seeking energetic and personable experienced engineers who are interested in growing their career in this field.

Somat is a diverse group of professionals that delivers sustainable infrastructure solutions and services for a better tomorrow. We specialize in construction materials testing and inspection and geotechnical engineering services, and are known for our excellence in service and quality, and for doing the right thing.

The Construction Project Engineer position we are looking to fill will involve a mix of proposal pursuits, client management and development, staff management and mentoring, project deliverable and budget management, and technical oversight. Some of the types of activities that you will be involved with are:

• Providing mentorship, development and guidance to staff/field engineers. This includes assisting with report preparation, review of reports and analyses, and overview of fieldwork procedures,
• Collaborate with clients on the completion of project deliverables,
• Providing project management for a variety of projects from conception to finish, including preparation of proposals,
• Coordination and oversight of daily field and laboratory activities performed under various project contracts,
• Provide technical review of field and laboratory data, contractor quality control plans, specifications, and concrete/hot mix asphalt mix design submittals to ensure compliance with established standards, codes and regulations,
• Monitor construction documentation and records for contract compliance and project closeouts,
• Managing existing client relationships, the development of new relationships and business development into new clients and markets,
• Develop quality assurance plans for HMA and concrete,
• Project administration including maintaining backlog and workload to support staff, budgets, change orders/contract modifications, invoicing, A/R collections, etc.,
• Participation in professional societies and group, and
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a construction emphasis.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Understanding of construction engineering aspects of a wide range of transportation, structural, and water resources projects.
• Demonstrates motivation to modify schedule as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs.
• Proven project and client management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to become involved in the engineering community by giving presentations and participating in societies and groups.
• Experience collaborating and maintaining relationships across multiple offices.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Insurable driving record.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.