Project Engineer III

METRO CONSULTING ASSOCIATES LLC; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

METRO CONSULTING ASSOCIATES LLC seeks a Project Engineer III to lead design, reporting, and engineering on diverse projects including residential, commercial, infrastructure, and renewable energy for private and public clients.

You will manage project activities, reviews, and coordination with contractors, clients, and municipal agencies, ensuring timely, compliant designs and strong QA/QC across deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license required.
• Minimum seven (7) years applicable experience.
• Previous experience in land development or municipal engineering; knowledge of civil engineering phases and municipal operations.
• High proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Excel, and MS Office; BS&A knowledge a plus.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to the office and project sites.
• Excellent proofreading, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead everyday project activities, quality control, deliverables, and plan set reviews.
• Make engineering design decisions independently or with minimal oversight.
• Serve as main point-of-contact for project-related questions from stakeholders.
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors on engineering tasks.
• Proactively manage design issues, budgets, and project complications.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams, clients, and municipal agencies.
• Perform QA/QC checks and resolve quality issues.
• Recommend solutions for permit compliance.
• Lead large projects ensuring deadlines, technical aspects, and financial metrics.
• Perform field inspections of site conditions and infrastructure as needed.
• Produce drawings using CAD tools and modify drawings as required.
• Prepare project specs, bid documents, and quantities for construction estimates.
• Coordinate with municipal staff and agencies as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

7 years of applicable experience

Experience in land development or municipal engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

BS&A knowledge

Job description

Description

Position Description

The Project Engineer III is responsible for leading the design, reporting, and/or engineering on various engineering projects. Work will include various technical design and applicable permitting tasks as well as writing and reporting on a variety of projects including residential, commercial, infrastructure, and renewable energy for private and public clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for everyday project activities, quality control, project deliverables, and plan set review
• Make engineering design decisions independently or with minimal oversight
• Serve as main point-of-contact for all project-related questions and concerns from internal and external stakeholders
• Lead communication with contractors and subcontractors on all engineering tasks
• Proactively manage design issues, budgetary concerns, and other project-related complications
• Coordinate regularly with other internal and/or external team members, clients, and municipal agencies
• Perform quality assurance/quality control checks regularly and proactively resolve any quality issues
• Recommend solutions to technical or regulatory issues for permit compliance
• Lead and coordinate large projects ensuring deadlines, technical aspects, and quality and financial expectations of design intent are met
• Perform field inspections of existing site conditions and water, sewer, road, and other infrastructure as necessary
• Produce drawings using computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software, and/or modify drawings as necessary
• Plot, organize and assemble project-related documents, permit applications, and cut sheets
• Responsible for obtaining permits with various local, county and/or state agencies as necessary
• Prepare project specifications, standard details, bid documents, and quantities for construction estimate
• As necessary, ability to work independently on municipal projects or scheduled meetings with municipal staff, customers, or other governmental agencies; municipal duties may include preparation of water and sewer rates, budgets, fee schedules, standards, capital improvement plans, and application process.
• Exercise judgment with adaptations of engineering alternatives while adhering to Company standards and methodologies
• Perform QA/QC review on drawings, technical reports, and other project related documents
• Serve as technical resource and mentor for other associates within team and across company
• Maintain exceptional internal and external client relations
• Achieve performance objectives and financial metrics
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or related field and/or equivalent combination of education & experience
• PE license required
• Minimum seven (7) years applicable experience
• Previous experience in land development or municipal engineering; thorough knowledge of all phases of civil engineering and the operation of municipal government
• High proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office; BS&A knowledge a plus
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to the corporate office as well as client and project sites
• Excellent concentration and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail
• Exceptional written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams including technical and non-technical personnel
• Resourceful, action-oriented, creative, and analytical thinker
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively
• Strong planning, organization, preparation, and execution capabilities
• Open to new ideas, innovation, and change
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills