What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer - Site Design position at Kapur & Associates?
Company: Kapur & Associates
Job Title: Site Design Engineer/Manager
Location: Madison, WI
About Kapur:
Kapur & Associates is a reputable, employee-owned consulting engineering firm that has been providing engineering, survey, site design, transportation, municipal, construction inspection, and construction management services to clients across the United States for over 40 years. We have grown to over 400 professionals and have multiple offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
At Kapur, we’re looking for candidates who share our ALL-IN commitment to excellence. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about their work, have a strong work ethic, and are committed to delivering outstanding results. We value teamwork, and we are looking for individuals who are collaborative and enjoy working in a team environment.
Summary:
Kapur is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site Design Engineer/Manager to manage and lead site design projects in various locations across Wisconsin. This position is based in Madison, WI which offers an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in our expanding site design group. This position would actively manage and design site projects, but also assist with training/mentoring younger engineers, recruiting/hiring additional staff, and perform business development activities with existing and new clients.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day design activities, including technical design, contract document production, quality control, permitting, shop drawing review, field inspections, and project closeout.
- Actively plan, design, manage, coordinate, and monitor all design and technical aspects of site design projects.
- Provide engineering designs and technical leadership to other site design engineers, including the preparation of calculations, schedules, reports, cost estimates, plans, and specifications.
- Collaborate cohesively with design engineers to develop site designs in accordance with client standards and specifications.
- Possess the ability to interpret and understand plans, sketches, and specifications, and respond to technical inquiries and complex issues.
- Perform specific work assignments within established schedules and budgets, and manage a variety of project sizes with limited supervision.
- Mentor technical designers and drafting staff members.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the project development process, including coordination with architectural, landscape, structural, geotechnical, and MEP disciplines during design and construction.
- Build client relations, prepare proposals, and bring in additional site design work.
- Assist with recruitment and hiring of additional site design staff.
Skills:
- Strong work ethic, self-motivation, attention to detail, high organizational skills, and enthusiasm for site design projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills.
- Customer service focus, with the ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Flexibility to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing client expectations.
- Problem-solving abilities, especially in areas where documentation is limited or lacks standardization.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD-Civil3D, with a preference for familiarity with engineering modeling software such as HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.) and Document Control Management Software.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in site design or similar projects.
- Professional Engineering (PE) License in Wisconsin.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer/project manager to take on a leadership role in site design projects and contribute to the growth and success of our organization's site design group in Madison, Wisconsin. If you are a dedicated and self-driven professional with a passion for site design engineering, we encourage you to apply.
Kapur is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We use E Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United State