Senior Civil Engineer

Netpace Inc; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Netpace Inc is looking for a Licensed Civil Engineer for their operations in Minnesota and North Dakota. This senior level position involves project leadership, where you'll manage the planning, design, and execution of complex civil engineering projects. You'll also serve as the primary client contact and support business development efforts to acquire new projects.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of experience and a degree in civil engineering, along with a strong ability to communicate effectively with clients and manage interdisciplinary project teams.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 years of experience since registration in project design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a project team of interdisciplinary professionals.
• Must have the ability to utilize computer systems as a tool to effectively manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Serves as project engineer/manager for multiple concurrent projects.
• Develops contacts and leads, converting them into new work.
• Prepares proposal estimates and presents them to clients.
• Monitors budget and schedule, ensuring project commitments are met.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Engineering design

Business development

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Registered Civil Engineer

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Location

Priority need is a Licensed Civil Engineer with municipal experience who wants to be located in Minnesota and North Dakota. Our priority offices to fill are:

• Bemidji, MN
• Mankato, MN

Reports to

Reports to the Principal in Charge of the assigned project and to the Office Manager.

Description

This senior level engineering position takes on the role of project leader, responsibility for planning, design and project management of major and/or complex projects, with overall responsibility for execution and profitability of the project. Upholds the standards of the profession, client and firm. Serves as the primary contact to an assigned list of clients and is involved in business development of new clients, supporting the firm's marketing program. Division of time is roughly as follows:

• Project responsibilities: 75% Chargeable

Responsibilities

• Serves as project engineer/manager for multiple concurrent and complex projects
• Serves as designated client contact for multiple clients, developing contacts and leads, following through on possible projects and converting leads into new work.
• Recognized as an expert in the civil engineering field both in client and public presentation and internally by providing leadership in the training and development of junior staff.
• Defines the engineering solution to clients’ problems and coordinates the firms’ resources in designing and constructing the solution.
• Prepares proposal estimates of time and expense required to complete the project, presents the proposal to the client.
• Prepares engineering studies and design for new systems and analyzes operation of existing systems.
• Assigns duties to project team, monitors progress and checks accuracy of completed work along with accuracy of time sheets and billings.
• Coordinates engineering resources on multi-disciplined projects.
• Responsible for fulfilling the contract between the firm and the client, maintains close relationships with client throughout the project, providing status reports as needed.
• Monitors budget and schedule, requesting assignment of additional resources as needed to meet commitments.
• Assists client in negotiating and selection of contractors, directs pre-construction meeting, monitors construction either through regular visits to the site or supervision of staff assigned to observation, and evaluates construction schedules/progress to anticipate delays.
• Coordinates project documentation to provide a clear and accurate record of construction.
• Sees that shop drawings are reviewed in a timely manner, partial payments are made and change orders approved.
• Coordinates activity between field observation personnel and production staff in matters of additional drawings, as built drawings, samples, equipment and shop drawings.
• Responsible for accuracy and quality of all technical work.
• Exercises care to minimize property/equipment damage and fully understands and cooperates with the firms Loss Prevention Program.
• Promotes the success of the team through individual initiative, cooperation to achieve common goals and accommodation to change.
• Other duties as assigned.

Authority and Supervisory Responsibility

• Supervises junior staff assigned to the project.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in civil engineering and be registered in the state in which you choose to work. Must have at least 12 years experience since registration in project design and demonstrated ability to manage a project team of interdisciplinary professionals.
• Must have the ability to utilize computer systems as a tool to effectively manage projects.