Senior Project Engineer

Interstate Engineering; Wahpeton (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Engineering is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary team focused on municipal, county, and roadway projects in Eastern North Dakota. You will be hands-on during design, provide technical direction, and manage projects from concept through completion.

The role involves mentoring staff, client development, and construction management, with opportunities to contribute to proposals and client meetings. ND licensure within one year is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in North Dakota or ability to obtain within one year.
• Technical knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with project management, proposal development, and marketing.
• The capability of supervising, mentoring, and evaluating staff.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team atmosphere is vital.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to use civil engineering software such as Microstation and/or AutoCAD
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team from concept through completion.
• Hands-on design work for municipal, county, and roadway projects.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to staff.
• Use project management to organize, plan and direct work and budgets.
• Develop and maintain client relationships to grow the market.
• Oversee construction management and engage in business development including proposals and client meetings.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

Communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Eng

Professional Engineer North Dakota

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Interstate Engineering, a regional engineering consulting firm, is seeking an experienced professional engineer with a collaborative work style and a strong drive to expand the Eastern North Dakota team. Our company’s growth has created an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to thrive in a collaborative culture alongside an empowered team of employee-owners.

As a leader for a multi-disciplinary team, this role places you in a position to be involved in a process from concept through completion, meeting the varied needs of our clients throughout Eastern North Dakota. We provide opportunities to work on interesting and challenging projects, while growing the market. Our clients, who have come to expect reliability and professionalism, know we are relatable and willing to go the extra mile when the need arises. As an employee-owned organization, we take pride in the work we accomplish.

As a Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in the design of municipal, county, and roadway projects; lead a multi-disciplinary team using your technical and management skills; utilize your technical expertise by being hands-on during the design process; educate your team by providing technical direction and expertise; use project management skills for organizing, planning, and directing work activities and budgets; foster and build a client base through interpersonal relationships; construction management; and contribute to business development opportunities including preparing proposals and leading client meetings.

Knowledge Of The Following Is Preferred

• Site development
• Knowledge of state and federal codes and regulatory agency requirements
• Design and rehabilitation of water distribution systems
• Design and rehabilitation of sewage collection systems
• Preparation of Preliminary Engineering Reports for water and wastewater facilities and systems
• Experience with municipal, county, and DOT facilities
• Understanding of municipal, county, and state governments
• Understanding of department of transportation design and construction process
• Interest in transportation, hydraulics, and municipal engineering
• Commercial site development plans
• Subdivisions
• Stormwater collection and stormwater detention/retention/reuse systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer in North Dakota or ability to obtain within one year
• Technical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Experience with project management, proposal development, and marketing
• The capability of supervising, mentoring, and evaluating staff
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team atmosphere is vital
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to use civil engineering software such as Microstation and/or AutoCAD
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.