Project Engineer - Public Works

BHC; Kansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BHC is seeking a Project Engineer to independently handle design and drawing production for Public Works projects. You will demonstrate strong 3D CAD skills, provide technical evaluations, and apply engineering judgment for timely completion, coordinating with internal teams, clients, and partners.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and PE licensure, with a Master’s preferred. Growth pathways to senior roles exist as you build client relationships and lead large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Proficient in three-dimensional computer aided design.
• Ability to lead the design on large or complex projects.
• Strong technical evaluation and engineering judgement.

Responsibilities

• Defines customer requirements and ensures conformity to specifications.
• Coordinates interfaces internally, with customers and partners.
• Prepares proposal estimates of time and expense for projects.
• Maintains design and drawing accuracy, quality, and schedule compliance.
• May monitor construction progress and review contractor change orders.

Skills

3D CAD

Design leadership

Engineering judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position SummaryThe Project Engineer is responsible for independently performing the design and drawing production aspect of engineering projects in the Public Works sector. They must demonstrate technical proficiency, make technical evaluations, and apply engineering judgement and decisions for the timely and accurate completion of assigned projects.Who We AreOur everyday work impacts how people do everyday living, through improved connectivity, transportation, safety, and community development. As a service business, we are all about our people. Our shared values and objectives focus on integrity and professionalism. We embrace teamwork, process management, and collaboration and are growth oriented because we believe growth creates opportunities. As each person continues to learn and grow professionally, we advance as an organization.What We DoOur Public Works projects serve communities and are an investment in our future. BHC is ready to deliver projects that provide positive change to the residents that live and work there.How You Can Grow With UsOpportunities for growth are endless based on your desire to learn. We are excited to share details of your career path options with you during your employment. Positions such as Sr. Project Engineer, Project Manager or Group Director may be in your future.Essential FunctionsDefines customer requirements and the conformity of the system to the contractual specificationsCoordinates and controls the interfaces internally, for customers and partnersServes as technical point of contact for customers and external partnersAt the design stage, identifies alternatives and optimization opportunities that could impact the design, supplies or site operations, based on the strategy determinedResponsible for the validation of schematics and documentation on specific aspects of projectsReceives and coordinates feedback from the other parts of the process (design, site and client) from the beginning of the basic design to final product approvalPrepares proposal estimates of time and expense required to complete the projectNegotiates with clients for supplemental changes to existing contractsProduces clear, attractive, and readable sets of plans with minimum supervisionIndependently maintains design and drawing accuracy, quality, completeness, and schedule complianceHas a strong appreciation for and is committed to compliance with graphic standardsMay monitor construction progress and review contractor change ordersMay be required to follow up with client on outstanding invoicesSeeks and accepts increasing levels of responsibilityShows continued and progressive professional development inside and outside of BHCMaintains client relationships and establishes new ones through business development activitiesEngages clients and potential clients to identify future opportunities for workPosition RequirementsExperience4+ years’ experience as an EngineerDemonstrated success completing projectsExperience in the Development/Public Works/Utilities Industry preferredExperience with a public agency, one of our clients or another consulting firmWork cooperatively in a highly interactive project team settingSkillsMust be proficient in three-dimensional computer aided design and have a strong ability to utilize technology on those projectsSpecific and recognized technical expertiseAbility to lead the design on large or complex projectsEducationBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering requiredMust be a licensed Professional EngineerMaster’s degree a plus