Project Engineer - Public Works

BHC; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BHC in Overland Park, KS, is seeking a Project Engineer responsible for the design and drawing production for Public Works projects. You will demonstrate technical proficiency, perform evaluations, and apply engineering judgement for timely completion.

Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering degree, a PE license, and 4+ years of engineering experience, with exposure to Development/Public Works/Utilities and experience with public agency projects. Bachelor’s is required, Master’s is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE). Master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define customer requirements and ensure system conformity to specs.
• Coordinate internal, customer, and partner interfaces.
• Serve as technical point of contact for customers and external partners.
• Identify design alternatives and optimization opportunities during the design stage.
• Maintain design and drawing accuracy, quality, and schedule compliance.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Design leadership

Technical evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master’s degree (advantage)

Tools

3D CAD software

Engineering software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Headquarters - Overland Park, KS 66210, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Category: Engineering, Position Summary

The 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 Are

Our 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 Do

Our 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 Us

Opportunities 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 Functions

• Defines customer requirements and the conformity of the system to the contractual specifications
• Coordinates and controls the interfaces internally, for customers and partners
• Serves as technical point of contact for customers and external partners
• At the design stage, identifies alternatives and optimization opportunities that could impact the design, supplies or site operations, based on the strategy determined
• Responsible for the validation of schematics and documentation on specific aspects of projects
• Receives and coordinates feedback from the other parts of the process (design, site and client) from the beginning of the basic design to final product approval
• Prepares proposal estimates of time and expense required to complete the project
• Negotiates with clients for supplemental changes to existing contracts
• Produces clear, attractive, and readable sets of plans with minimum supervision
• Independently maintains design and drawing accuracy, quality, completeness, and schedule compliance
• Has a strong appreciation for and is committed to compliance with graphic standards
• May monitor construction progress and review contractor change orders
• May be required to follow up with client on outstanding invoices
• Seeks and accepts increasing levels of responsibility
• Shows continued and progressive professional development inside and outside of BHC
• Maintains client relationships and establishes new ones through business development activities
• Engages clients and potential clients to identify future opportunities for work

Qualifications: Position Requirements

Experience

• 4+ years’ experience as an Engineer
• Demonstrated success completing projects
• Experience in the Development/Public Works/Utilities Industry preferred
• Experience with a public agency, one of our clients or another consulting firm
• Work cooperatively in a highly interactive project team setting

Skills

• Must be proficient in three-dimensional computer aided design and have a strong ability to utilize technology on those projects
• Specific and recognized technical expertise
• Ability to lead the design on large or complex projects

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer
• Master’s degree a plus