What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Development Engineer/Project Engineer position at Horrocks?
Department: Community Infrastructure
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT
Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Professional Engineer for Site Development, you will be responsible for a variety of projects, taking ownership from start to finish.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Development of project work plans and scopes of work
- Provide project oversight and schedule monitoring
- Prepare fee proposals and track and manage project budgets and invoicing
- Prepare roadway, grading, drainage, water, and sewer plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Produce project deliverables including technical memoranda, design plans and specifications, and technical reports
- Administer quality assurance for project deliverables
- Prepare supporting calculations, construction specifications, and permitting in various jurisdictions
- Prepare construction cost models and engineer opinion of probable cost for projects through various stages of development, including due diligence to final construction document submittal for bidding
- Manage and design development and redevelopment projects for private clients
- Partner with other Horrocks practice leaders to assist on multi-disciplinary project pursuits
- Maintain effective communications with clients and project teams
- Technical Reporting and Presentations
- Construction Observation and Coordination with Construction Contractors
- Ensure that the staff resources are deployed in a productive and profitable manner
- Conduct regular meetings to ensure that project needs are balanced with staff availability
Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering
Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or ability to obtain PE within one year
3-8 years of progressive experience with an emphasis in civil design including site development, drainage, utility, and roadway designs.
A self-directed practitioner with strong project management and project delivery skills
Ability to supervise staff, bid projects, and develop project execution plans and technical deliverables
Outstanding client and personnel skills and the ability to persuasively communicate at all levels
Technical expert with outstanding team building, writing, proposal development, cost estimating, and program execution skills
Must be able to work effectively as a team leader in a group environment and maintain positive relationships with team members and clients
Organized and detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, StormCAD, WaterCAD, Microsoft Suite, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and Urban Drainage and Flood Control software
Experience with drainage and utility reports
Experience working with both private and municipal clients
Strong industry relationships and an understanding of municipal, state, and federal criteria
Significant experience and understanding of local, regional, state, and federal policies, programs, and procedures
Why would a candidate want this job?
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status