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.