Municipal Project Engineer

OHM Advisors; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision

Company Profit Sharing

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching

Paid professional association membership

Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement

100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Options

Job summary

Join OHM Advisors as a Municipal Project Engineer where you will lead engineering and design efforts for construction projects. You will be responsible for managing scopes, schedules, and budgets while ensuring successful communications with clients and project teams.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience in municipal traffic design, a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, and a Professional Engineering License in Michigan. Enjoy benefits like medical, 401(k) matching, and career development programs.

Qualifications

• 7 years' experience with maintenance of traffic design, traffic control and utility coordination.
• Experience with municipal streets and utilities or roadway/highway design.
• Professional Engineering License in the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage scope, schedule, and budget for proposals and contracts.
• Coach and manage staff development and sub-consultants during project implementation.
• Communicate project goals and alternatives to the project team and clients.
• Address project issues and advise clients on recommendations.
• Complete invoices and collections accurately and on time.

Skills

Client relationship management

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MDOT ProjectWise

Job description

Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm. With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 800+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.

What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors

As a Municipal Project Engineer at OHM Advisors, you will bring your experience in leading engineering and design efforts for construction plan sets including specifications, maintaining team standards and procedures, checking design calculations, and conducting project QA/QC. The successful candidate will also support the planning and funding processes by helping with the development of project scopes and budgets.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage scope, schedule, and budget for proposals and contracts.
• Coach and manage staff development, sub-consultants, and expenses during project implementation.
• Effectively communicate project goals, alternatives, recommendations, and outcomes to the project team, client, and public (memos, reports, presentations, etc.).
• Anticipate project issues, including advising the client on alternatives and providing recommendations for solving issues.
• Timely and accurate completion of OHM and sub-consultant invoices and collections.
• Business Development and Client Satisfaction.
• Understanding OHM services and how they relate to the client's organization and needs.
• Identify necessary staff resources and work with Discipline Director/Geographic in the hiring process.
• Assure that direct reports have the tools and training to effectively perform their job and are appropriately placed based on their strengths. Perform performance reviews for direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 7 years' experience with maintenance of traffic design, traffic control and utility coordination.
• Experience involving municipal streets and utilities and/or roadway/highway design.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Experience with the MDOT ProjectWise and design criteria and manuals are preferred.
• Professional Engineering License in the State of Michigan.

Technical Skills

• The desire and ability to maintain strong client relationships.
• The desire and ability to train junior engineers and interns.
• Good organizational skills and enjoy working in a team environment.

Benefits

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs

• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.