Site Development Project Engineer

GRW Engineers, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Hiring bonus

Job summary

CHAPMAN TECHNICAL GROUP is seeking a motivated Site Development Project Engineer in Lexington or Louisville. You will work on site development design, project management, and ensure client needs are met efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, PE certification, and experience in site design projects. Responsibilities include leading project teams, preparing drawings, and coordinating with clients and engineers. A competitive compensation package is offered, including a hiring bonus.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in site development design.
• Strong understanding of land development processes.
• Ability to coordinate engineering requirements with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of Site Development Engineering drawings.
• Guide projects from design to construction.
• Coordinate designs with stormwater management engineers.

Skills

Project management

Site development design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydroflow

Job description

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.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled