Senior Civil Engineer

Akrf,-Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick time

Flexible work schedules and locations

401(k) with employer matching

Voluntary life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Stock ownership

Tuition reimbursement

Training and professional development

Job summary

AKRF’s Water Resources group in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead design and project management for municipal and private sector clients. You will oversee site/grading, drainage, and stormwater systems, prepare drawings and permit packages, and manage construction administration tasks. 5–8 years’ experience and a PA P.E.

or eligibility are required, with strong communication skills. The role offers a full-time, on-site position with opportunities to mentor staff and engage in

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in civil engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or related discipline
• Pennsylvania P.E. or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D is essential
• Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis/modeling (HydroCAD, HydraFlow or similar) is essential; InfraWorks, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, StormSewers are a plus
• Experience with municipal ordinances, PennDOT standards, PADEP standards and PA regulatory guidelines preferred
• Field experience with permit compliance monitoring or construction inspection is a plus
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a plus
• Experience integrating GIS in infrastructure planning and design workflow is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Responsibilities

• Provide project and technical management of major engineering design projects including site layout, grading, drainage/storm sewer systems, stormwater management, erosion & sediment control, traffic control, and related disciplines
• Lead/support preparation of site/civil drawings, specifications, and reports
• Lead/support preparation of permit packages and municipal land development applications
• Lead/support preparation of construction documents and bid documents
• Lead/support construction administration tasks including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, pay applications, site observation reports, punchlists
• Lead/support field monitoring/inspection for permit compliance on municipal or private projects
• Lead/support project management responsibilities including task budgets and schedules
• Coordinate with clients and other design consultants
• Assist in proposal writing and fee development
• Provide direction and mentoring to staff engineers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Hydrologic & hydraulic analysis tools (HydroCAD, HydraFlow)

InfraWorks

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

StormSewers

Job description

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Senior Civil Engineer

Full Time Sr Professional II Pittsburgh, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1495

About the Role

The Water Resources group at AKRF is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to be based out of the Pittsburgh, PA office. This individual will serve a key function in the design and management of a broad range of projects for both our municipal and private sector clients. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help AKRF shape the future of the region.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide project and technical management of major engineering design projects including site layout, grading, drainage/storm sewer systems, stormwater management, erosion & sediment pollution control, traffic control, and related supporting disciplines.
• Lead/support tasks including preparation of site/civil engineering drawings, specifications, and reports for projects.
• Lead/support tasks including preparation of permit packages and municipal land development applications for projects.
• Lead/support tasks including preparation of construction documents and bid documents.
• Lead/support construction administration tasks including answering RFIs and submittals, reviewing shop drawings, reviewing pay applications, preparing site observation reports, preparing punchlists, and other related construction tasks.
• Lead/support field monitoring/inspection activities related to permit compliance on municipal or private sector projects.
• Lead/support project management responsibilities including managing discrete technical tasks, project schedule, and task budgets.
• Day-to-day project communication and coordination with clients and other design consultants.
• Assist in proposal writing and fee development.
• Provide direction, delegation, mentoring, and training to staff engineers.
• 5-8 years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Pennsylvania P.E. or the ability to obtain within 1 year of employment
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D is essential.
• Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis/modeling is essential including HydroCAD, HydraFlow, or similar. Proficiency with Infraworks, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, and Stormsewers is a plus.
• Experience with municipal ordinances, PennDOT standards, PADEP standards, and Pennsylvania regulatory agency guidelines preferred.
• Field experience with permit compliance monitoring or construction inspection is a plus.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is a plus.
• Experience integrating geospatial data/GIS in the infrastructure planning and design workflow is a plus.
• Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Superior attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Compensation

Compensation to be commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

What We Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Transit/parking program

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.