Senior Project Engineer

Manhard Consulting, Ltd.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhard Consulting is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead and manage multiple engineering projects from conception through to execution. The ideal candidate must bring at least ten years of relevant experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and proficiency in AutoCad Civil 3D. This role offers a collaborative environment where leaders are approachable, and innovation is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of progressive experience.
• At least seven years as a Project Engineer.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects from concept to production.
• Mentor entry-level design technicians and engineers.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Technical Expertise

Project Management

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Tools

AutoCad Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posted Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:59 AM

Imagine a place where responsibility is shared equally among all employees. Where leaders are approachable, and the open-door policy is the rule. Where employees are tasked to be innovative and work with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Welcome toManhard Consulting ! We see problems as an opportunity for creativity, and we are looking for problem solvers to join our dynamic team. Our firm is organized into small teams to give you a strong sense of accountability and to achieve great results.

Job Summary:

• The senior project engineer is a Professional Engineer with progressive experience. This position is responsible for leading and managing engineering projects from concept to production, delegating, and supervising the work of other engineers. This position serves as support to the Project Manager, and must possess a complete understanding of design, regulations, and procedures including technology and methods.
• Performs design functions on complex projects that require advance level of engineering knowledge and experience.
• Works in conjunction with the Project Manager to assist with developing the Project Plan.
• Manages engineering activity from concept to production to completion.
• Assists in the preparation of proposals, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Develops engineering plans and compile preliminary layout of plans.
• Conduct comprehensive engineering studies and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Oversees the work of other project team members to efficiently complete projects.
• Mentors and teaches technical knowledge and design skills to entry level design technicians, entry level engineers and project engineers.
• Plans, organizes, and make public presentations as required.
• Attends client meetings as required.
• Ensures company policy, procedures, and standards are observed by all associates under their supervision.

Business Acumen:

• Understands how role impacts financial drivers of the company.
• Effectively manages time as appropriate for each task.
• Understand billable utilization.
• Cognitive of budgets; functions with respective restraint.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registration:

• PE preferred
• Valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of ten years of progressive experience of which at least seven years have been as a Project Engineer with demonstrated competencies and performance.
• Possess and demonstrate outstanding and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide innovative and appropriate design solutions on large and/or complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to provide advanced level technical expertise.
• AutoCad Civil 3D proficiency required.
• Available to work nights and weekends, and travel to complete a project as necessary.
• Ability to design/engineer difficult engineering projects.
• Ability to make independent decisions within a general framework.
• Ability to lead and engage staff.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be fluent in the English language.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, possibly for extended assignments.

Employer’s Disclaimer:

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the Associate occupying this position.
• The Firm reserves the right to add or revise an Associate’s job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Manhard does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Manhard employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Manhard and approved by the Manhard Talent Acquisition Team.

Manhard Consultingis proud to offer equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent our culture and achievements.