Municipal Engineer Project Manager

Remington & Vernick Engineers; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead diverse infrastructure projects in Allentown and surrounding areas. This role requires a professional with a strong background in civil engineering, particularly in municipal projects. You will manage client relationships, design engineering solutions, and ensure compliance with regulations. Your expertise will directly impact the community by enhancing essential public facilities and infrastructure. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a difference in local communities, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in project engineering, preferably in municipal engineering.
• PE License required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships with municipalities and public agencies.
• Design and implement engineering solutions for infrastructure projects.

Skills

Municipal Engineering

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Computer-Aided Design

Education

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Computer-Assisted Design Software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Engineer is a professional with 10-15 years of experience. This individual will design and/or manage a variety of infrastructure projects (owned by municipalities and local school districts) and will report directly to the principal. Such projects shall include roads, underground utilities, public buildings, recreational facilities, and land use applications submitted by private developers. This candidate will work in the Allentown, PA and its surrounding areas.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Responsible to act as the client manager to one or more municipalities or other public agencies. The client manager will act as the single point of contact between the firm and the client. He/she will supervise and coordinate all projects performed in the firm on behalf of the client, to the client’s satisfaction.
• Develop or implement engineering solutions to assist clients with improving and maintaining their infrastructure.
  • Design transportation, utility, facility, or hydraulic systems or structures (as appropriate) using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.
  • Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
  • Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
  • Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.
  • Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact.
  • Perform all design activities ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
  • Identify environmental risks and develop risk management strategies for projects.
• Attending regularly scheduled public meetings (conducted by Municipal clients) in the capacity of Municipal Engineer, or Land Use Board Engineer. Prepare and present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, project status reports, and developmental review projects.
• Provide technical advice to clients regarding design, construction, or capital program modifications.
• Support the field activities of our construction inspection staff, including providing timely data, shop drawing review, and client coordination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Municipal Engineering experience preferred but not required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make public presentations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions to present to co-workers and clients.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of computer-aided design software.
• Ability to work in groups as well as individually.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES REQUIRED:

• PE License Required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in the field and may be exposed to outside weather conditions. Work requires frequent and prolonged computer use. May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all qualified, interested parties, regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under national or local law.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.