AP101
Located in Hopkins, MN
Pay: $100,000+
Job Full Description
Direct Hire Lead Engineer
Location is flexible: North Dakota, Saint Cloud or Minnetonka, MN
Based on Experience
Primary responsibilities include managing a team of engineers, technicians and support staff on general municipal projects from the planning phase through design and construction. A Lead Engineer shall be capable of independently managing projects and collaboratively contributing to the design and development of project plans and specifications while working with and mentoring project team members.
Typical Tasks and Duties:
- Provide professional engineering services for clients by providing studies, planning, design, specifications, plans, reports, construction administration, observation and project management.
- Communicate frequently and effectively with clients, supervisors and project team members on a consistent basis by providing updates and progress during all phases of projects
- Attend company meetings, project meetings and client meetings as deemed necessary.
- This position will be responsible to lead the preparing proposals and participating in interviews for securing work for the firm. Responsibilities for business development will increase with experience and mentoring by senior staff.
- This position will require the initiative to think independently and make rational judgment calls.
- Provide direction and work with engineering technicians and other team members on the development of project plans and specifications.
- Work and coordinate with other engineering teams on complex multi-discipline projects.
- Understand and follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies.
- Perform responsibilities in a conscientious, legal and ethical manner with a strong attention to detail.
- Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
- Participating in professional organizations and community leadership programs as deemed appropriate.
- Travel and out-of-town stays may be required; may work overtime especially during the construction season.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering required. Master’s degree a plus.
- Professional Engineers License preferred or ability to be licensed within 6-12 months required.
- 7 or more years of experience working as a Civil Engineer in the municipal engineering field.
- Experience in preparing civil design drawings, specifications and opinions of cost related to water/sewer utilities, roadways, drainage, etc. is preferred.
- Experience working with local, county or state agencies is a plus.
- Strong project management skills and experience is essential for this position.
- Construction management experience is also required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a prerequisite.
- Must be detail orientated, self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedules as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs.
- Proficient using Microsoft Windows/Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge in AutoCAD/Civil-3D, MicroStation/GeoPak, Google-SketchUP Pro or ArcMap GIS considered a plus.
- A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.
- Required to work in an outdoors environment during construction season.
- May require prolonged periods of standing and walking to perform some of the typical tasks and duties associated with construction observation or surveying.
- Required to lift objects or containers weighing 50-lbs.
- Must work scheduled and required hours.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life, Disability, Wellness, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
WAYS TO APPLY: (choose one)
- Email resume: andrea.blumberg@expresspros.com
- Via our website: expresspros.com/hopkinsmn. You must submit your application to the Hopkins, MN office.
- Via our job app, #ExpressJobs
- By telephone: (952) 933-1116
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Hopkins (Minneapolis/St. Paul), MN
2445
33 10th Avenue South
Suites 130
Hopkins, MN 55343
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