Senior Civil Engineer

Company: McGill Associates, P.A.
Location: Shallotte
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

McGill Associates provides a full array of engineering, land planning, and consulting services to public and private clients in eastern Tennessee, North Carolina, and southeast Virginia. McGill supports a healthy work/life balance and offers a variety of schedules and workplace options including hybrid and compressed schedules. *We are currently seeking highly motivated candidates for a Senior Project Engineer role in our Shallotte, NC office.*

We recognize that compensation, benefits, and paid time off can help our employees maintain a healthy work/life balance. McGill is proud to offer flexible and hybrid schedules, competitive salary and bonuses, health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability and group term life insurance, and a safe harbor 401(k) match. We also encourage our employee's professional development by paying for license renewals and professional fees or memberships, along with providing tuition assistance.

Summary

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will prepare and review plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates related to a variety of projects including water / wastewater, linear, civil site, land development, and solid waste projects. You will be responsible for supervising the work of technical support staff and providing mentorship and training as needed. You will assist in developing project scope and fees for services, and assist the project team in communicating with clients and meeting contractual obligations to move projects forward. You may design and maintain ongoing progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with local, state, and federal officials, or other outside agencies. This role would be a good fit for you if you are looking for a technical focused, design-heavy role where you can have the opportunity to mentor junior staff and work on a large variety of projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design a project.

Use computer assisted engineering and design software (i.e. AutoCAD Civil 3D) to prepare engineering and design drawings and documents. Provide direction to CAD Operators to reduce designs to working drawings.

Review the work of junior staff members and provide mentorship and training as needed.

Prepare design computations and quantity estimates and develop probable construction cost estimates for projects.

Prepare or modify of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, permits, and designs for projects.

Assist the Shallotte Office Manager, project managers, and other staff in developing and maintaining client relationships, project budgets and schedules, and in maintaining the technical and financial performance of the team's budget.

May be required to attend client meetings as needed, during and outside of regular office hours to develop and maintain client relationships. These meetings can include public meetings, workshops, or retreats.

May be required to visit construction sites as needed to monitor progress and handle other duties per the construction contract documents.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

6+ years of total experience in both water / wastewater municipal design and civil site design projects.

North Carolina PE license or the ability to obtain within 6 months.

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Proficiency in commonly used software (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Location

The Shallotte area is a great place to live and work! Located in the fastest growing county in North Carolina, Shallotte is in the southeastern part of the state between and near Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC. You may even prefer to live in one of these larger cities and have just a short commute to our Shallotte office. Life in Shallotte and the surrounding area offers immediate access to multiple barrier islands, beaches, championship golf courses, restaurants, and shops. Each portion of Brunswick County holds its own distinct characteristics, yet one thing that remains consistent throughout is the collective tranquility and relief from the everyday hustle and bustle. The coastal setting, low tax rates, and high quality of life help to ensure the area will continue to grow. You will find a range of tastes, activities, and interests to enjoy for you and your family.

McGill Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We conduct pre-employment drug screens and background, credit, and motor vehicle checks in accordance with all federal and state statutes. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. All McGill Associates' facilities comply with the American with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing and/or speech impairments may contact McGill Associates by dialing 711 to access the State Relay Service for TTY/TDD. Candidates with limited English proficiency may discuss employment opportunities with the help of an interpreter by calling 828.252.0575.

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