What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer position at PENNONI?
Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm that was founded over five decades ago! We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available while learning how best to integrate “smart” solutions into the current landscape; this ultimately contributes to resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse & iconic projects around the globe!
We are hiring for a Senior Engineer to join our Van Note-Harvey business and lead multi-discipline design projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Princeton, NJ. This person will have the opportunity to lead a variety of public and private site development projects across various markets!
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee project management of site/civil engineering design projects; this includes development of project scope, schedules, & budgets.
- Coordinate the preparation of applications (State & Federal) for permitting
- and grant funding.
- Attend meetings (project and public) and participate in planning/zoning board meetings.
- Prepare proposals and oversee marketing to clients (new & existing).
- Review planning studies, development applications, etc.
- Supervise staff (including Design Engineers); this involves providing mentorship and guidance.
- Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline).
- 8 years of professional experience working in Engineering, preferably with design projects.
- PE in NJ (additional PE credential in PA is a plus!).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Management and/or Project Management experience is strongly preferred; a proven track record in effective staff management / leadership is a plus!
- Comprehensive knowledge of Engineering principles and best practices; advanced expertise in site/civil development is strongly preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of land-use planning.
- Experience working with river and stormwater management, especially while utilizing relevant software / modeling tools, is a plus!
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, especially while overseeing scheduling, budgeting, and client relations.
- Proven ability to manage relationships with clients and external partners / contractors.
- Proficiency on standard office software applications: Microsoft Office 365 (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, etc.
- Proven ability to look at the “Big Picture” as well the project goals in order to coordinate various design disciplines accordingly.
- Proven track record of demonstrating punctuality with consistent attendance.
- Proven ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills, especially when working on a variety of projects while providing solutions to difficult issues.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm. At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of Pennoni’s individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole; we offer many opportunities to help you build your career! We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.
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