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Project Engineer / Sr. Project Engineer (Civil) – Site/Land Development
Own Your Future at Psomas Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.
As our Project Engineer / Sr. Project Engineer (Civil) for our Civil Engineering – Site/Land Development team in Tucson, AZ, you'll play a key role in the planning and design of diverse projects across public, private, and institutional sectors. In this role, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that support community growth and infrastructure development.
Why Psomas
- Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
- Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP 401(k) with immediate match.
- Hybrid Flexibility: 3/2 hybrid schedule.
- Career Growth: Clear pathways, coaching, and leadership development.
- People-First Culture: Collaborative teams that invest in your development.
- Meaningful Work: Community-impact projects plus ways to give back.
What You'll Do
As our Project Engineer / Sr. Project Engineer, you will lead and support the design and delivery of site development projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring staff.
- Engineering Design & Technical Leadership Lead design efforts for site development projects, including grading, roadway design, hydrology and hydraulics, utilities, and stormwater systems.
- Project Coordination & Delivery Organize and execute technical work across projects, ensuring quality, coordination, and alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
- Plans, Reports & Documentation Prepare construction documents, plans, profiles, technical reports, calculations, cost estimates, and specifications.
- Agency Coordination & Approvals Represent Psomas with clients, agencies, and contractors, supporting permitting and regulatory approvals.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship Supervise, mentor, and support junior staff while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Field & Client Engagement Participate in site visits, client meetings, and QA/QC processes to support project success.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Arizona
- 5 years of civil engineering experience in site development, infrastructure, or public works
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Strong technical experience preparing reports, designs, construction documents, specifications, and calculations
- Understanding of project scope, schedule, and budget management
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $95,000 - $135,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
- Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
- Time Off: 3 - 4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays (based on experience)
- Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits
Our Hiring Approach
Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If a candidate's background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $95,000 - $135,000