We are excited to announce an opening for the Project Engineer position! In this role, you will be a vital part of our project team, leading design aspects, maintaining project budgets and schedules, and providing your technical expertise. You’ll have the opportunity to train and mentor project teams on all projects, including those that are more complex and larger in scale. Additionally, you will tackle engineering issues for various land development projects. We’re looking for someone who can develop and demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions of the job outlined below.

As a Project Engineer, you will:
- Direct the project team on various assignments as guided by the Project Manager, offering technical training and support.
- Recommend and implement design changes such as grading, utility sizing, and other modifications as requested by clients.
- Collaborate with project team members and clients to prepare project proposals.
- Draft, review, and finalize preliminary and final site plans, documents, and computations, which include preparing reports, opinions, and recommendations for the Project Manager regarding project direction; hydrology/hydraulic studies, due diligence/site analysis reports, engineer's opinion of probable costs, project schedules, utility computations, detention/retention computations, storm sewer reports, local and state permit applications, storm water reports, soils reports, earthwork volume calculations, StormCAD reports, WaterCAD reports, and preliminary grading.
- Complete edits and modify plans as reviewed by agencies, municipalities, and clients as directed.
- Research local/state requirements on properties and projects for zoning, and conduct site visits and field assignments as needed.
- Review project survey data to analyze existing site conditions and factors for development, including legal descriptions, ALT A surveys, easement documents, and condo documents.
- Provide construction-related services and guide junior team members in completing tasks such as permit applications, cut sheets, quantity estimates, and transmittals; organize site plans, construction plans, construction sheet set-up and assembly, and other related construction documents.
- Review permit applications, quantity and cost estimates, and transmittals, resolve construction issues, and serve as field engineer during construction.
- Support Atwell's training and development programs by providing specialized training and/or mentoring in your area of expertise, preparing and/or reviewing technical training materials, and serving as a technical discipline/subject matter expert.
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software packages to complete assignments on time and within the standards outlined in the Atwell Product Quality Manual.
- Initiate communication with clients, municipalities, and agencies as required by the project in accordance with the Project Manager.
- Keep the Project Manager and Team Leader updated on workload status.
- Apply fundamental engineering concepts to practical situations and manage your workload effectively.

Additional certifications or licenses held are a plus!
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Project Engineer
- Provide support and participate in litigation matters by offering expert witness testimony as directed.
- Respond to review letters and modify plans from agencies, municipalities, and clients as directed.

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
PE License is required.

Experience
We’re looking for candidates with four (4) or more years of experience.
Experience with various reports associated with projects such as soil, storm water, storm sewer, FEMA, environmental, traffic, wetlands, lease agreements, easements, covenants and restrictions, purchase agreements, annexation agreements, water flow test reports, etc.
Experience leading to knowledge of the local construction market and contacts is preferred.
Advanced knowledge of designing land development projects is a must.
Experience managing and mentoring other employees is highly valued.

Proficiency in your group’s understanding and application of the following technical skills:
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Grading Design
- Hydraulics
- Hydrology
-- Site Planning
- Soil Erosion
- Pump Station Design
- Sanitary (Septic) Design
- Sanitary (Sewer) Design
- Storm Water Operator
- Storm Water Management Design
- Earthworks
- Plan Interpretation
- Preliminary Grading
- Storm Sewer
- Storm Water Detention
- Water Main Design
- Well Water Design

As a Project Manager for Atwell's Civil Engineering group, you'll dive into diverse land development projects of varying sizes and complexities. This is your chance to shape your career in a dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage site civil projects from initiation to completion.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D and Vision for project design and analysis.
• Build and maintain client relationships, ensuring project delivery meets client expectations.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to contribute to firm growth.
• Oversee project financials, including billing and invoicing processes.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet high standards.

Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer license in Maryland.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Vision technologies.
• Proven experience managing commercial and residential land development projects.
• Strong client management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability in business development.
• Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Disclaimer 

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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