Design Engineer - Municipal

Professional Engineering Consultants; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Engineering Consultants seeks a Design Engineer to contribute to municipal infrastructure projects, including streets, utilities, and drainage. You will produce design deliverables using BIM/CAD and hand calculations, coordinating with internal and external teams to meet PEC standards.

ABBET-accredited bachelor's degree is required; Engineer in Training is preferred. The role supports construction administration and design across multiple projects in Lawrence, Kansas.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field is required.
• Engineer in Training Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering design and calculations for municipal infrastructure projects.
• Coordinates with design staff for construction documents and specifications.
• Prepares design deliverables and ensures compliance with PEC standards.
• Supports construction administration including submittal reviews and RFIs.
• Organizes multiple projects to meet schedules.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

CAD/BIM software

Code interpretation

Education

ABET Accredited Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD/BIM software

Job description

Do you enjoy developing infrastructure projects that directly impact communities? This role is for you! You will work on municipal projects such as streets, intersections, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, stormwater drainage, public utilities, and other community infrastructure improvements.

Position Summary:

The Design Engineer will be responsible for design on multiple projects, working with other design disciplines internal and external to PEC to develop engineering solutions for PEC’s Clients. This position will be responsible for preparing design deliverables for a variety of projects while maintaining PEC’s standard of excellence. This position utilizes BIM/CAD software, hand calculations, and computer-based calculations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs engineering design, coordinates with other design staff for construction document and specification production in compliance with building codes, construction administration, and development of reports/studies.
• Performs tasks during construction administration including review of submittals, site investigations, and RFI response under the direction of the Project Engineer.
• Performs design and takeoff computations by hand and by computer software.
• Organizes multiple projects and tasks and completes them in a timely manner, on schedule, and per PEC Standards.
• Organize project information and files according to corporate standard practices and workflows.
• Effectively communicates and coordinates with the Design Team to complete design tasks on numerous projects.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.

Special Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic
• Experience with computer aided drafting and modeling using industry accepted software
• Experience with codes and regulations, interpreting plans, and design of discipline

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degreein an appropriate field of study from an ABET Accredited University is required.

License and Certification:

• Engineer in Training Certification preferred

Work Environment:

PEC values a healthy work-life balance, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N/A):

• N/A

PEC is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.