SCJ Alliance is a 100% employee-owned company with the mission to serve our clients, communities, and each other with creativity, knowledge, insight, and perspective. With great projects and a fun-loving team, our firm has been named as both one of the nation's fastest growing and best places to work in recent years. With seven offices across Washington state, and one in Colorado, we specialize in civil engineering, transportation planning & design, environmental & urban planning, landscape architecture & design, and public outreach. Our mantra "Anticipate. Envision. Create" captures our work environment and project approach.

Position Summary: We are seeking an energetic and skilled Project Engineer as we develop and execute a wide variety of projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate independence and initiative and be able to move tasks forward with oversight from our project managers. Typical projects may include:

Multifamily Residential
Retail and Commercial
K-12 and Higher Education
Industrial Development
Stormwater Design

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (The intent of this list is to provide information regarding the types of duties of the position, but it is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.)

Project Management
Assist project manager in planning and completing projects with diverse designs - outline objectives, requirements and design approaches
Track project budgets and hours on a weekly basis
Analyze project profitability
Ensure accurate deliverables are completed on a timely basis
Attend meetings with the project manager and client
Client Expectations
Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate options when project challenges arise
Represent the company in project meetings
Develop lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client loyalty
Design-Related Duties
Prepare conceptual and final design concepts
Complete construction documents using Civil 3D standards. Capable in Civil 3D grading, pipe networks and corridors
Provide oversight and direction to technical staff
Prepare stormwater drainage reports
Ensure QA/QC process is followed.
Permitting
Move project through permitting phases (Entitlements, SEPA, Construction Documents and Construction Completion).
Coordinate reviews with permitting authorities.
Negotiate / troubleshoot permitting requirements.
Provide anticipated permitting timelines to project manager.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DUTIES

Work with principals and project managers to seek new clients/projects - in working with potential or existing clients, listen for and seek out new projects that may exist or are being formulated
Identify add-on opportunities as they relate to a specific project
Continually seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships
Build a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives
Participate in the development of proposals for new projects
Participate in interviews and presentations as needed

COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITIES

Communicate opportunities - share potential new business or resource information, competitive situations or technology/regulatory factors to appropriate company personnel
Effectively communicate information in both written and verbal forms
Resolve issues or request assistance in achieving resolution in a timely

Education, Experience, Desired Qualifications:

Requires bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent
PE license required
Experience and proficiency in civil design and permitting
5+ years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience
Requires AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D experience
Knowledge of MGSFlood and Autodesk SSA preferred

What you get while working at SCJ:

An unbeatable culture: An autonomous and collaborative work environment, exceptional operational support, creative and supportive co-workers, and a compassionate leadership team. Plus other fun stuff including firmwide Zoom parties, mugshots, gold-medal virtual baking classes, virtual fitness challenges, Zoom trivia...and a variety of other creative ways we have found to come together and hang out.
Quality projects: We pursue work that improves communities, challenges us, and makes a difference.
Community involvement opportunities and a charitable matching program.
Paid time off: paid vacation / sick time, paid holidays and a floating holiday
Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan & employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
Health, disability, and other insurance plan options to fit your needs. Including HSA & FSA

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