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Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Project Engineer, PE, (Mid-Career Utility PE) passionate about the field of environmental engineering. This is a critical role in a very fast-growing business unit to provide design and plan production support of civil engineering (water/wastewater) design projects. As an employee-owned company, you will share in the value you create as we continue the growth trajectory that has led us to improving to No. 148 on ENR's top 500 design firms.

YOUR DAY-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Provides technical and design services in support of water infrastructure projects (i.e. water and wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection/pumping).
• Provides design and plan production support of civil engineering design projects as part of a multi-discipline project team.
• Responsibilities include: conduct preliminary and final engineering evaluations, perform design calculations and assessments, prepare various reports, produce design drawings, prepare technical specifications, and prepare permit submittals for civil engineering projects.
• Must be able to work as part of a project team.
• Responsible for various tasks on several concurrent projects and must be able to follow these tasks through to completion within the allocated period of time and the monetary budget assigned.
• Expected to become familiar and stay current with design requirements for local, state, and federal permit agencies.
• Attend client/business meetings and may give project presentations.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• BS in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering with Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) registration or the ability to acquire a LA Professional Engineer (PE) quickly within 6-12 months of hire via reciprocity.
• At least 2 years of progressive experience in the design of water/wastewater, drainage, flood protection, transportation, and/or site/land development projects.
• Must have working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to balance multiple work assignments on multiple projects at the same time.
• Preferred candidates likely to be methodical, precise, and consistent, while enjoying some variety in work schedule and tolerant of change as work demands.
• Process-oriented individual with strong organizational and technical skills.
• Solid communicator with strong writing and verbal skills, able to take and understand directives from PM and coordinate efforts with design team.
• Technically competent, a team player and good communication ability.
• Must be self-motivated and work independently to complete work assignments but also able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Interest in marketing/business development/project development/client relations.
• Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Able to support water/wastewater, drainage, flood protection, transportation, and site/land development type projects, depending on experience and expertise.
• Preferably 5-10 years of experience in civil engineering design.
• Preferred experience includes preparation of plans, profiles, cross-sections, elevations, structure sections, construction details, pipe routing, references, and perspective drawings.
• Candidates with experience in acquiring permits from review agencies on a local, state, and federal level, including direct coordination and communication with such agencies will be favored.
• Candidates experienced with design and plan production software including AutoCAD Civil3D, Revit, and/or similar products will be favored.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

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McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

Qualifications
Education Bachelors (required)
Licenses & Certifications Professional Engineer (required)

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