Project Engineer

Ardurra; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra is seeking a Project Engineer to join our growing Site/Civil team in Cottonwood, AZ. The role involves leading residential, commercial, municipal, and park projects with a focus on on-schedule and on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate holds an EIT certification and aims to obtain a AZ PE license within 12–18 months, with strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Hydraflow. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in site design and permitting
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• EIT certification required; ability to obtain AZ PE license within 12–18 months
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D, hydrology/hydraulic analysis programs, and pipe network analysis
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts and criteria for multiple land development projects
• Create design drawings and plans for public and private projects
• Organize project information, files, and records
• Support client interfaces, budgets, and schedules, ensuring on-budget delivery
• Review designs with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Hydraflow; perform QC reviews
• Coordinate with design teams, clients, and permit agencies; assist construction phase

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydraflow

Microsoft Office

Pipe network analysis

Job description

Ardurra is seeking aProject Engineerto join our growing team in Cottonwood, AZ!

*EIT certification required with PE license in progress*

Shape Arizona’s future with Ardurra! We’re seeking a Project Engineer to join our growing Site/Civil team in Cottonwood, AZ. In this role, you’ll lead innovative land development projects that enhance communities—from parks and recreation to stormwater systems—while enjoying a collaborative culture and work-life balance.

Primary Function

In this role, you will have the ability to work on a variety of residential, commercial, municipal, and park projects.

Primary Duties

• Participates in the development of project design concepts and criteria
• Provide design engineering and produce plans for multiple projects (both public and private).
• Organizes project information, files, and records
• Assist with client interface, budgets and schedules, and execute on time/on budget project delivery
• Makes recommendations on design alternatives and assists in proposal preparation
• May plan, organize, and supervise design activities for a project of significant size and complexity (e.g., a multi-structure facility requiring frequent interface and collaboration with various engineering disciplines)
• Coordinate with project design team members, clients, contractors and permit agency representatives regularly
• Performs quantity takeoff and cost estimations
• Analyzes stormwater drainage and prepares technical reports
• Have the capability and experience to understand and review designs with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Hydraflow software
• Participates in budget and QC reviews
• Assist and collaborate with Ardurra construction administration staff during the construction phase of the project
• Has familiarity with Shop Drawings and RFIs
• Experience with design of roads, water and wastewater systems is a plus

Education and Experience Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in site design and permitting
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or college
• EIT certification required
• Ability to obtain State of Arizona PE license within 12 to 18 months of hire
• Proficient working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office Suites, hydrology and hydraulic analysis programs, and pipe network analysis
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly self-motivated self-starter, able to forecast and initiate project management tasks
• Work independently but collaborate as needed
• Project management experience is a plus

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Education

Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

EIT

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