Senior Civil Project Engineer

Job Details

Description Project Engineer / Project Manager

Join one of Traverse City's oldest and reputable consulting firms as a Project Engineer. As a smaller firm approaching 75 years in business, good relationships are essential to our culture and to our business. This position gives the applicant diverse opportunities to work on a wide array of project types while maintaining a healthy and flexible work schedule. As a Senior Project Engineer at GFA, you will be a part of a growing team working on projects that have tangible impacts on the communities and clients we help.

Your Responsibilities

• Studies, reports, design and construction of projects assigned. Typical projects include water distribution systems, sewage collection, storage facilities, control vaults, pumping stations, booster stations, water and wastewater treatment, storm water systems, road design, site development, and more.
• Developing and leading project teams.
• Securing work and maintaining relationships with clients.
• Preparing and managing scope, schedule, and budget for proposals and contracts.
• Managing design staff, sub-consultants, and expenses during project implementation.
• Effectively communicating project goals, alternatives, recommendations, and outcomes to project team, client, and public (memos, reports, presentations, etc.).
• Anticipating project issues, including advising the client on alternatives and providing recommendations for solving issues.
• Implementing projects from scoping to completion including overall decision-making and QA/QC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering or related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• PE licensure in Michigan and at least 10 years of experience civil engineering design and project management experience.
• Design experience, such as water main, sanitary sewer, roads, pathways and stormwater systems, are a requirement. MDOT experience is a plus.
• Experience or familiarity working with GIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or hydraulic and hydrology design programs such as WaterCad, SewerCad, EPA-SWMM, HEC-HMS or HEC-RAS preferred.
• Proficient in the use Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and organization skills with a positive attitude, and eagerness to learn.
• Collaborative team minded values.
• Desire to solve challenging problems and help advance our clients.
• Candidate must be able to lead project teams on selected projects.
• Must be able to document and present work to team & clients in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience in business development, marketing & sales a plus.

Small town vibe, big teamwork, and just past our doors all that Northern Michigan offers. GFA offers competitive wages, benefits, a 401K program, health insurance, profit-sharing, company ownership opportunities, and a generous Earned Time Off allowance. GFA understands that employee success is often built on a foundation of a healthy work-life balance. With company outings, community volunteering events, and flexible work schedule opportunities, GFA strives to promote this balance.

Email your resume to tonyk@gfa.tc to join the GFA team!

GFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.