Powerwell is a leading recruitment firm that connects top talent with exciting career opportunities. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Civil Engineer in Bloomfield Hills, MI on behalf of a confidential client in the engineering industry.

Our client is a highly respected company, and more details will be provided to candidates who progress further in the hiring process.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

OVERVIEW:

A fully competent professional who applies an extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad area of assignments and related fields. The Senior Project Engineer must be a competent manager to ensure that all projects are completed on time and within the budget provided. The Senior Project Engineer has the obligation to actively participate in bringing work into the firm while actively directing complex projects. The Senior Project Engineer makes recommendations regarding personnel assignments.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 10 years’+ experience
• Registered professional engineer in Michigan (P.E.)
• Valid driver's license
• General knowledge of other disciplines involved in multi-disciplined projects.
• Requires sufficient professional experience to assure competence as fully trained engineer.
• Prepare construction plans, estimates, specifications and bid documents for roadway and highway projects for MDOT and local municipalities according to applicable agency standards
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifying prospective clients and taking an active or lead role in the proposal process.
• Acting as project manager on major complex projects.
• Assigning duties to project team members.
• Estimating time and hour budgets for projects, and meeting those budgets.
• The technical accuracy of projects.
• Assisting clients, as required, in the selection of contractors.
• Assisting clients, as required, in monitoring performance of contracts.
• Maintaining a good relationship with the client, after project is finished, to assure securing future work.
• Supervision of Project Engineers and other staff assigned to project team(s).
• Providing estimates of project staffing requirements.
• Development of performance specifications for non-standard items required for projects.

BENEFITS:

• Team and family-oriented work environment
• Advancement opportunities
• Extracurricular activities (softball team, golf league, social activities, etc.)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Generous PTO available starting day 1
• Hourly position with time and ½ overtime pay
• 401K Plan
• Employer sponsored continuing education
• Referral Bonus Program
• Mentoring program
• Attend community-based events
• Employee Appreciation Committee