Project Engineer - Public Works (Architecture)
Ardurra is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Public Works discipline in San Antonio, TX!
Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm which provides broad-based solutions tailored to the specific needs of the public and private sector. We leverage the depth of our professional and technical expertise, as well as our integrated structure, to deliver practical, innovative solutions for our clients.
We have been creating opportunities for our employees to develop both personally and professionally. As a result, our team has contributed to some of the nation's most important infrastructure projects. These are projects that can positively impact people's lives.
Primary Function
The Project Engineer (Engineer IV) acts as a staff specialist in providing technical guidance for complex or unique assignments. This person will independently perform a variety of engineering tasks involving design work, research and preparation of drawings or designs, and construction administration of municipal water, wastewater, floodplain, and stormwater infrastructure. Assignments may include design of water/wastewater treatment facilities, wastewater collection systems, transmission pipelines, pump stations, and also floodplain mapping, stormwater control structures, and drainage systems.
The incumbent must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices while independently making decisions on significant design engineering problems, utilizing various computer software packages and automated engineering and design tools. The position will expose the successful candidates to a full range of Public Works facility projects as well as stormwater management and drainage projects.
Primary Duties
- Participates in the development of project design concepts and criteria
- Makes recommendations on project staffing
- Analyzes complex design problems requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures
- Consults with construction personnel concerning design constructability
- May be a lead individual on a construction site for resident engineering services reviewing construction compliance with engineering design authority, review of schedules and costs and invoicing (see Construction Management family for growth in construction services)
- Monitors project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget that they may have developed
- Prepares and finalizes planning documents
- Provides input for proposals, engaging with proposal teams and managers
- Represents respective projects at meetings and conferences
- May plan, organize, and supervise design engineering activities for a project of significant size and complexity (e.g., project requiring the integration of two or more engineering disciplines), or two or more projects of moderate size and complexity (e.g., projects involving a single engineering discipline)
- May provide direction to and supervision for Engineers I – IV, CADD and design staff
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- PE license in the state of Texas required or ability to obtain within 6 months
- 5+ years of engineering experience in water, wastewater, and/or floodplain/stormwater management projects
- Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XP-SWMM, InfoWorks) a plus
- Knowledge, experience, and ability to perform computer tasks with Bluebeam
- Candidate must be self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our culture is a must
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail, with a demonstrated capability to meet project budget and deadline
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Competencies
- Client Focus
- Developing Others
- Fostering Communication & Collaboration
- Leading Others
- Managerial Courage
Why Ardurra?
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
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