Civil Design Sr. Project Engineer

Who we are

NTH Consultants, Ltd. (NTH) has been providing professional engineering consulting services to the energy, community development, industry, transportation, and water markets since 1968. From a small, Detroit-based, geotechnical engineering firm, our company has grown into to a nationally recognized, full service infrastructure and environmental consulting firm, providing a wide range of services in civil design, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, and facilities engineering. Those who join our team will see first-hand the impact they have on the environment, public infrastructure, renewable energy, and community development efforts through exciting, high-profile, and challenging projects. Every day, our staff solves problems and overcomes challenges that make an immediate difference to our clients and the people they serve.

A day in the life of a Civil Design Sr. Project Engineer at NTH

• Develop and prepare work plans and proposals for engineering services related to site/civil consultation and design, including:
• Defining the scope of field investigations and design effort
• Preparing cost estimates and project schedules
• Preparing, delivering, and discussing design and bid documents with clients
• Managing project schedule and budget for various projects
• Prepare and review engineering analyses, reports, calculations, contract documents, designs, and specifications for site/civil projects.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and conduct field evaluations and field inspection programs as necessary.
• Assess feasibility and soundness of proposed site/civil features.
• Develop design details and specify appropriate construction materials.
• Coordinate construction quality control services, conduct periodic site visits, and review daily field reports prepared by others.
• Conduct pre-proposal, pre-construction, and construction progress meetings, and prepare minutes of those meetings.

• Develop and present project-specific or technical presentations to clients, technical organizations, and in-house staff.

   

What you need to apply

Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related degree, from a 4-year accredited college or university. Master's Degree preferred, but not required.

Professional Registration is required.

7+ years of demonstrated site development experience including site layout, grading, utility design, pavement design, permitting, budgeting, jurisdictional agency interaction, and other related project activities.

Ability to supervise and manage a multi-disciplinary team as well as complete projects with minimal oversight.

AutoCAD Civil 3D experience required, Infrastructure Suite or MicroStation experience a Plus.

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling software experience preferred, including proficient use with HEC-HMS, SWMM, Storm and Sanitary Analysis or others.

Be willing and able to work on construction sites, performing review activities.

Understand and read design drawings.

Accuracy, dependability, and strong organizational skills.

Time management skills, ability to manage multiple projects at any given time, and have ability to work in a team environment.

Demonstrated leadership experience in mentoring, leading, managing, and developing junior staff.

Ability to organize technical material into comprehensive drawings/specifications/reports and perform QA/QC reviews on work product.

Project planning, budgeting, task delegation, and management to ensure project is completed according to work plans.

Project Administration, including invoicing and collections.

Develop and maintain professional business relat