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Construction Project Engineer- Civil Construction Site Design- Base Salary to 130k/year- Buffalo, NY

• Our client is a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm that takes on commercial projects throughout NY State. Established in 1982, they are a mid-sized full service firm with 7 locations, including the main office in downtown Buffalo. They are known for their strong team and family atmosphere and a reputation for longevity in their staff.
• In this role, the Construction Project Engineer will be working as part of a team responsible for site design on a wide variety of commercial, industrial, municipal, and institutional projects. The scope is entirely civil and includes site design, pavements, grading/drainage, utilities, and stormwater management. Typical duties include engineering analysis and design, modelling/drafting, preparing plans and specifications, technical report writing, cost estimating, and construction observation, all out of the Buffalo office with occasional field visits. 

Responsibilities:

• Independently develop and/or oversee the development of site plans, pedestrian and vehicular traffic circulation pathways, roadways and parking lots, site utilities, grading/drainage, watershed models, design calculations, and other elements in support of comprehensive civil/site design projects
• Delegate and/or assign design tasks to junior staff
• Oversee and assist in the preparation and review of technical engineering documents, including comprehensive plans and specifications, reports, cost estimates
• Perform technical and quality reviews of engineering work by others in accordance with company and/or client design standards
• May serve as the Engineer of Record for designs performed under one's direct supervision
• Coordinate with internal or external project staff, clients and governmental agencies to fulfill the needs of the project and acquire necessary permits or approvals
• May be required to travel within New York State for project design investigations and/or construction support oversight

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of demonstrated site design (not transportation or highway) experience, required
• PE Licensed required, in NYS or a reciprocal state
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering
• Proven experience using AutoCAD/Civil 3D for site design and preparation of comprehensive drawing packages
• Proven experience with watershed modeling and site hydrology/hydraulic design software applications such as TR55, TR20, HydroCAD, Hydraflow Express or similar
• Proven experience with NYS stormwater management requirements including the design of water quality and quantity controls, preparation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), permitting forms, and construction inspections
• Proven experience with NYS erosion and sediment control requirements, including the design and preparation of erosion and sediment control plans
• Proven experience with local municipal site plan review and NYS SEQR, including preparation of environmental assessment forms (EAF)
• Knowledge of local utility companies, municipalities, and associated design standards preferred
• Proven ability to progress technical concepts from inception through final design, and prioritize multiple assignments with multiple disciplines
• Ability to work collaboratively out of the Buffalo office, with occasional site visit

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 90k – 130k/year range
• Comprehensive healthcare plan options
• 3 weeks PTO
• 401k with match
• Education reimbursement for certifications
• Room for growth

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