Municipal Project Engineer

Garver Engineering; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver is seeking a Municipal Project Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Ridgeland, MS. The role focuses on designing construction documents for municipal transportation and drainage projects, including major roadways, collectors, residential streets, and trails.

The position requires a ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree, FE exam passed, 4–10 years of related experience, and proficiency with design software such as Civil 3D or MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• 4-10 years of related experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Have design software training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in the design and creation of construction documents on municipal transportation and drainage projects.
• Roadway design components including typical sections, layouts, drainage analysis, erosion control, pedestrian safety features, and MUTCD considerations.
• Produce and coordinate construction documents including design, drafting, quantity computations, specifications, cost estimates, client coordination & meetings, and coordination with subconsultants.

Skills

Strong communication

Design software training

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

FE exam passed

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

MicroStation

Open Roads Designer

Job description

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Municipal Project Engineer

Ridgeland, Mississippi

Garver is seeking a Municipal Project Engineer to complement our reputable staff and join our growing Transportation Team in our Ridgeland, MS office to continue the tradition of providing quality service to our clients.

Responsibilities of this position will be to assist in the design and creation of construction documents on a wide variety of projects including:

• Leading and assisting in the design and creation of construction documents on municipal transportation and drainage projects such as major thoroughfares, collectors, residential streets, and trails.
• Roadway design components including typical sections, geometric layouts, drainage and hydraulic analysis, erosion control plans, pedestrian mobility and safety features, maintenance of traffic plans, and storm water quality plans.
• Assignments will also involve tasks associated with leading or producing a set of construction documents including design, drafting, quantity computations, specifications, cost estimates, client coordination and meetings, and coordination with subconsultants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• 4-10 yearsof related experience
• Strong communication skills
• Have design software training

Preferred Skills

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Mississippi.
• Experience in municipal design, specifically horizontal and vertical geometrics. Roadway drainage design and storm sewer design experience is a plus.
• Experience with Municipal or DOT roadway designs including the development of new transportation elements, ADA/Pedestrian elements, proposed roadway profiles, and cross sections
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D, MicroStation or Open RoadsDesigner.

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home atGarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.