Project Engineer

Pay Rate: Hourly

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $80,000 - $115,000/year. Negotiable and commensurate with experience.

CHESS Engineering – Lowell, MA

CHESS Engineering is seeking a highly motivated individual who is seeking to further their career with a fast-growing land surveying and civil engineering firm. CHESS Engineering has an immediate opening for a project civil engineer position. The full-time position offers flexibility in that the candidate can work out of our office in Lowell and remotely.

This position is ideal for the candidate currently or is seeking to become a licensed Professional Engineer in Massachusetts. The candidate will be performing responsible charge work, directly or by overseeing junior staff, for the full breadth of civil engineering responsibilities from project due diligence through finished construction. The candidate must have experience in civil engineering and technical expertise designing civil engineering land development projects.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

  • The candidate will work under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer

  • Design of site layouts, grading and drainage plans, stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment controls, and utilities

  • Provide supervision overseeing technical office staff. Work closely with other departments on multi-disciplined projects

  • Assist in training and development junior civil engineering staff; provide feedback on level of skills and productivity

  • Available for night public hearings for permit approval

Required Skills:

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D and HydroCAD or other similar stormwater modelling software

  • Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines

  • Organization and excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Attention to detail with ability to take direction and complete tasks in a timely manner

Required Experience/Licensure:

  • Engineer-In-Training (FE/EIT)required; Professional Engineer (PE) license in civil engineering or the ability to obtain within 2 years preferred.

  • 5+ years of total civil engineering experience with 2+ years in land development required.

  • Any experience with project or staff management preferred

Required Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required

Physical Requirements:

  • Some site work may be required:

    • Travel across rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces

    • Lift and carry objects up to 40 pounds

    • Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements

    • Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time

  • Availability for public meetings on nights after 5PM

Benefits:

  • Salary commensurate with experience

  • Ability to work remotely • Insurance Benefits

  • 401K

  • Paid Holidays

  • Sick and Vacation Time

  • Tuition Reimbursement for Continuing Educational Programs

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work authorization:

United States (Required)

Work Location:

Lowell, MA (office). Multiple locations in field

Work Remotely:

Yes. Candidate may be expected to work in the field in various locations throughout Massachusetts. Office responsibilities can be done in our office in Lowell or remotely.

About CHESS Engineering: CHESS is an experienced land surveying and civil engineering firm in business since 2013. We are a fastgrowing firm, expanding our client base and services in New England with a great opportunity for candidates to advance their career alongside the company. More information can be found at our website: https://www.chessengineeringne.com/

Please submit a letter of interest and resume. No phone calls and no recruiters.