Site Development Project Engineer

Sacre-Davey Engineering; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GRW is seeking a Site Development Project Engineer for our Louisville or Lexington office. The role focuses on leading site development drawings, coordinating with stormwater engineers, and ensuring projects meet schedule and budget targets.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience in a consulting setting, a PE certification, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. You will collaborate with engineers and designers to deliver high-quality land development solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification required.
• 5–10 years of site development design experience in a consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and be responsible for Site Development engineering drawings, including technical review and stamping.
• Guide projects from preliminary design through construction and completion.
• Coordinate designs with stormwater management engineers and land development drawings.
• Liaise with clients, agencies, and others to determine requirements, permits and approvals.
• Manage project schedules and budgets and report progress.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Are you a motivated and creative Site Development Project Engineer with a passion for innovation, sustainable design, and environmental responsibility? Join a leading design firm! GRW has a career opportunity available for a Site Development Project Engineer in our Louisville, or Lexington office.

GRW is looking for individuals eager to develop their technical skills and work on teams with other dedicated employees to complete the projects our clients need. Qualified candidates are eligible for a highly competitive compensation package with hiring bonus.

GRW is seeking the following qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification required. Kentucky preferred or ability to obtain.
• Project management experience working with a team of engineers and designers to complete successful projects on time and within budget.
• 5-10 years of site development design experience in a consulting environment including site design, cost estimating, hydrology, grading, and utility design.
• Must have a thorough understanding of land development. (including site grading, sanitary and storm sewer servicing, water servicing, shallow utility coordination, road, and parking design).
• A strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D is an asset including Storm Sewers and Hydroflow for hydrology design.
• Must be a self-motivated individual possessing strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must exhibit attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be able to coordinate engineering requirements with other disciplines.
• Must work well in a team environment and have a collaborative approach.
• Lead and be responsible for the preparation of Site Development Engineering drawings. This may include technical review and professional stamping of engineering design drawings. It also includes the preparation of construction specifications and tender documents.
• Guide projects through to completion including preliminary/conceptual design, detailed design, scheduling, tendering and construction.
• Coordinate designs with stormwater management engineers and incorporate stormwater designs into land development drawings.
• Liaise with clients (internal and external), agencies and others to obtain and determine project requirements, permits, and approvals.
• Ensure that client needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure projects meet applicable specifications and standards as per the governing municipality.
• Coordinate work of junior land development staff and review their deliverables.
• Be the main client contact on the project(s).
• Be responsible for each project schedule, budget, and reporting.

GRW is a regional, multi-disciplined firm with a desire for growth. Founded in 1964, GRW's dedication to service has resulted in repeat clients providing up to 90 percent of GRW's workload. Principals and associates representing many disciplines work one-on-one with our clients. Close, personal service is the hallmark of GRW's business philosophy.

What keeps GRW on top is our quality of service. Our approach is simple. Our corporate culture is one of close collaboration among our multidisciplinary project teams, combined with strong management leadership. Regardless of size or complexity, we use our diverse insights and perspectives to move projects forward in a timely and cost-effective manner, while using clear and open lines of communication.

GRW offers a challenging work environment combining the latest in engineering concepts with career development to keep personnel up to date with the latest technologies and advancements. Responsibilities will include private and municipal site layout design, preparing geometric layouts, profiles, cross sections, grading designs, drainage calculations, utility and erosion control designs, preliminary and construction plan preparation, and quantity/cost estimates. Site visits and client/public meetings will be included. Your personal capabilities, interest, aptitude, and motivation will determine your professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled