Municipal Engineer Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Engineer with a strong background in civil engineering and a passion for infrastructure development. This role involves designing and managing various public works projects, including roads and utilities, while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills to liaise with clients and present findings effectively. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing community infrastructure and making a tangible impact in the Allentown area. If you are ready to take on exciting challenges and contribute to meaningful projects, this opportunity awaits you!

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in infrastructure project design and management.
• 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

Public Presentation

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Computer-Aided Design Software

Job description

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 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 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, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected classification under 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.