Project Engineer - Civil/Site Land Development

Colliers Engineering & Design; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Project Engineer to join our Civil/Site discipline in Arizona, focusing on data centers and commercial projects. You will perform grading and drainage designs, work with AutoCAD, and collaborate with staff engineers to meet budgets and agency regulations.

The role offers Arizona-based work with options for office-based in West Valley, Phoenix, or Gilbert, and opportunities to contribute to warehousing, arenas, and mixed-use developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 2–7+ years of related experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) required.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Knowledge of local land use, planning and zoning regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review zoning and land development ordinances to determine land development limitations.
• Site Investigation & Due Diligence including ordinance reviews and site visits.
• Prepare concept drawings and coordinate with AutoCAD drafter.
• Lead design of Stormwater Management & Conveyance systems using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare pipe sizing calculations for stormwater conveyance systems.
• Evaluate surface runoff coefficients, invert, slope, velocity and HGL.
• Design utility systems and resolve vertical/horizontal conflicts.
• Prepare construction cost estimates for bonding and client purposes.
• Ability to lead a team of engineers and work independently.

Skills

Self-starter

Leadership

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrology software

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Civil/Site Discipline in Arizona that focuses on data centers and commercial projects. The Project Engineer will utilize engineering skills to perform design tasks, including grading and drainage designs associated with development projects. Work within AutoCAD alongside staff engineers to collaborate and complete projects within established budgets, deadlines, and agency regulations.

This position is based in Arizona, with the option of office-based work in the West Valley, Phoenix, or Gilbert. Join our Civil/Site team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether facilitating a large warehousing complex, all-star sporting arena, data centers/commercial development, or planning a mixed-use establishment in a downtown business district, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will accelerate YOUR success!

Responsibilities

• Review of municipal zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine the property's land development limitations.


• Site Investigation & Due Diligence includes the review of ordinances, utility service research, outside agency regulations and site visits to establish comprehensive development guidelines.


• Preparation of Concept Drawings based upon client's development objectives and conclusions of due diligence. Involves preparation of concept plan, including coordination with AutoCAD drafter.


• Leadership role in the review and design of Stormwater Management & Stormwater Conveyance Systems, including the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Hydrology design software.


• Skills should include preparation of pipe sizing calculations for stormwater conveyance systems, including drainage area maps.


• Surface runoff coefficients, invert, slope, velocity & hydraulic grade line evaluation using the Rational Method & Manning's Equation.


• Knowledge of local stormwater management design regulations.


• Grading Design to ensure value engineering is achieved through earthwork analysis and site safety is accomplished through the use of appropriate design slopes.


• Subdivision and site plan design and layout.


• Design of Utility Systems including stormwater conveyance, sanitary sewer service, pump station design, water, gas, telephone service, etc. Also involves determination and resolution of vertical and horizontal utility conflicts that may exist.


• Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Design, including stability calculations, Best Management Practices, swale design, spillway design, and determination of construction sequence.


• Prepare construction cost estimates based on site plan drawings as required for bonding and client purposes.


• Ability to work independently and lead a team of other engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.


• 2-7+ years of related experience.


• Engineer in Training (EIT) required.


• Professional Engineer license (as required) preferred.


• Valid driver's license preferred.


• Knowledge of the local municipal, county and state land use, planning and zoning processes and regulations.


• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.


• Proficiency in technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading and other site development related designs.


• Demonstrated Civil 3D skills with the ability to design site layouts concept through completion.


• Self-starter who can work independently and with team members.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects and company-sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work-life balance through a generous compensation package that includes company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education, a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses, a mentorship program, a wellness program, a Women's Organization, and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.