Project Engineer

Braun Intertec Corporation; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

ESOP

Paid holidays

Job summary

Braun Intertec Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer for our Urbandale, IA office to manage geotechnical, special inspection, and construction materials testing projects with technical expertise. You will lead a project/technical team, build client relationships, and prepare proposals while delivering practical geotechnical solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in geotechnical/civil engineering, 3+ years’ PM experience, and IA PE eligibility or progress toward licensure; travel up

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geotechnical, civil, or related engineering.
• Professional Engineer registration in IA or ability to attain within 6–12 months.
• Three or more years of geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing project management experience.
• Experience managing client relationships and leading a team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships, including face-to-face meetings.
• Lead a technical or project team.
• Prepare proposals for moderate to complex projects.
• Develop and execute scopes, and prepare reports with professional opinions.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Perform engineering analysis using company and industry standards.
• Mentor junior engineering staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

Budget management

Communication

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Independence

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in geotechnical or civil engineering

Master's degree in geotechnical or civil engineering (optional)

Job description

Braun Intertec is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Urbandale, IA office. This position manages moderate to highly complex geotechnical, special inspection, and construction materials testing projects by providing technical expertise required to exceed client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internal and external client relationships, including project and non-project related face-to-face meetings
• Leadership of a technical or project related team
• Prepare proposals for moderate to complex projects
• Develop and execute whole scopes, and prepare engineering reports giving professional opinions and practical geotechnical solutions
• Manage projects (scope, schedule, budget)
• Perform engineering analysis using company and industry methodologies and standards
• Mentor junior level engineering staff
• Understand and work in compliance with corporate health and safety policies

Required Skills

• Driven for success
• Attention to detail and multi tasking
• Highly organized and ability to prioritize work
• Strong leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Ability to create, maintain, and communicate project budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Travel up to 25% of time

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in geotechnical, civil, or related engineering required
• Master's degree (MS) in geotechnical, civil, or related engineering optional
• Three or more years of geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing project management experience
• Experience managing client relationships, vendor management, and leading a team preferred
• Professional Engineer registration/licensure in IA, or ability to attain within 6 to 12 months
• Ability to lift up to 50 to 75 pounds on a periodic basis

Braun Intertec is a Drug-Free Workplace and requires all new hires to complete a pre-employment drug screen test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle report. Braun Intertec employees are encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring.

Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• PTO
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• paid holidays

Compensation Range: $80,000.00 - $119,000.00

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status. Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all.

If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [e-mail].

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [e-mail]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

At Braun Intertec, we work at the intersection of the natural and built environments, combining science, technology, and engineering. Join Braun Intertec as we build a future where nature and innovation coexist, powered by a team committed to making a positive difference.