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Senior Project Engineer (CEI)

England, Thims & Miller Inc.
Jacksonville, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026

Description

Who we are looking for...

Senior Project Engineer (SPE) is a licensed engineer responsible for managing large complex projects and or a portfolio of transportation projects. The SPE is in direct responsible charge for Construction, Engineering, and Inspection services on their project(s), upholding the associated contract documents, ensuring team continuity, and managing client expectations. Independently develops and evaluates project challenges with a solution focused approach that focuses on the client’s goals. Responsible for client engagement & relationships, proposal development, sales, utilization, profitability, and leading and mentoring a team of professionals.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the Owner’s representative on the project and faithfully represent the Owner’s interest, with special emphasis given to issues involving public safety, quality, timely completion of the work, financial responsibility, and exceeding client expectations.
  • Exercise independent professional judgment and decision making in performing obligations and duties.
  • Holds public safety paramount throughout the project.
  • Work to actively develop solutions to issues encountered on the project in an expedient and proactive manner.
  • Track each CEI contract in reference to contract time and budget and schedule the team accordingly.
  • Reviews project teams’ performance with a focus on quality and promoting the ETM brand.
  • Provide professional communication to the client, informing them of all significant activities, decisions, correspondence, reports, and other communications.
  • Perform CPM schedule reviews for baseline submittals and monthly updates identifying incorrect logic or relationships being utilized.
  • Responsible charge of all Change Orders, Work Order, Supplemental Agreements, and monthly and final payments issued to the construction contractor.
  • Complete technical knowledge and understanding of the contract plans, specifications, shop drawings, material acceptance requirements, or other engineering documents such that determination of compliance with the contract can be identified.
  • Champion meetings held on the project whether with the client, contractor, utility agencies, Engineer of Record, Disputes Review Board, or the public.

Requirements

  • Professional Engineer (PE) registered in the State of Florida or ability to obtain endorsement in the State of Florida within six months of Project NTP if registered in another state.
  • BS in Civil Engineering
  • Six (6) years of engineering experience
  • Two (2) of those years involved in relevant transportation projects.
  • Exception: Five (5) years for Complex Category 2 (CC2) and PTS bridge structures
  • A master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year engineering experience.
  • Valid and Safe Driver License

Certifications Required:

  • FDOT Advanced MOT
  • CTQP Quality Control Manager (Attend and pass the examination)

What you'll need to be successful...
Success in this job relies on your client engagement & relationship skills. In addition, you’ll need the following qualifications:

  • Ability to lead and mentor a team of professionals.
  • Ability to manage complex projects and competing deadlines with minimal oversight.
  • Strong understanding engineering best practices.
  • Sound judgment in resolving technical, project, and client service issues.

Desired Certifications:

  • CTQP Level II (Asphalt / earthwork / concrete)
  • CTQP Final Estimates Level I & II
  • ICS 100, 200, 700

Who we are…Trusted Advisors, Creating Community

Our firm has assembled a remarkable team encompassing a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. Through collaborative efforts in a supportive environment, we consistently deliver top-notch work of exceptional quality. We prioritize the growth and fulfillment of each team member, providing ample opportunities for professional and personal development.

A key factor in this, is our engagement with high-caliber, 'Class-A' projects and esteemed clients. We approach our work with unwavering passion, recognizing the positive impact we have on the communities we serve.


https://www.etminc.com/culture/


What we offer…

We recognize and reward hard work, we offer a competitive salary, full benefits package, and a potential performance-based bonus. More than four decades ago, England-Thims & Miller, Inc. was founded by three visionaries who wanted to take care of their clients with a focus on boutique, customer-centric, best-in-class services. Today, with the help of over 300, we have built a business around taking care of not only said clients but our communities and team members.


What to do next…

If England-Thims & Miller, Inc. sounds like the place for you (and if you have the qualifications, drive, and passion to match), we invite you to become a member of our winning team! Once you're part of our ETM family, we'll continue to invest in you as a valuable asset in our company.


This job description is representative of typical responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties or skills required for the job. It is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with company needs.

ETM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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