Design projects in an accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software include AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Micro Station, GEOPAK. Prepares calculations such as storm drain, wastewater, water system, earthwork quantities, transportation, cost estimates, and other supporting documentation for public and private projects. Requires judgment in independent evaluation and selection of project elements, systems and processes. view job details

Attend meetings with Clients, review agencies, and contractors throughout the various stages of the land development process. Acts as primary agent between client and project team coordinating events, leading client meetings & internal project meetings, and delivery of final project to client. Assists with the development of scope, fee and contract to ensure understanding of project deliverables with client staff. view job details

Plans, designs, and supervises the construction and maintenance of building and infrastructure projects such as airports, bridges, channels, dams, railroads, or roads. Analyzes the design effectiveness and structural reliability of major projects including assessing and testing materials. Performs the necessary data collection and calculations in areas such as traffic forecasting, soil capacity, groundwater analysis, and structure design. Estimates costs including personnel and material needs, prepares proposals, and establishes completion dates. May also assist in inspecting aging infrastruct... view job details

Plans, designs, and supervises the construction and maintenance of building and infrastructure projects such as airports, bridges, channels, dams, railroads, or roads. Analyzes the design effectiveness and structural reliability of major projects including assessing and testing materials. Performs the necessary data collection and calculations in areas such as traffic forecasting, soil capacity, groundwater analysis, and structure design. Estimates costs including personnel and material needs, prepares proposals, and establishes completion dates. May also assist in inspecting aging infrastruct... view job details

The Senior Civil Engineer responsibilities also include estimating costs and personnel and material needs, preparing proposals and establishing completion dates. Designs and supervises construction projects such as airports, bridges, channels, dams, railroads, and roads. Being a Senior Civil Engineer may report to an executive or a manager. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Working as a Senior Civil Engineer typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. view job details

Job descriptionProject management is the process of planning, organizing, staffing, and guiding the process of creating a solution or system. Project managers are responsible for providing a plan and the means on which to base management decisions throughout the life of a project. There are many scheduling software tools available to help project managers perform their job, including PERT, Microsoft Project, Scitor Project Scheduler, and many others. While such applications are usually designed for certain industries or projects, they all use Critical Path Methodology, or CPM. CPM plays a larg... view article details

Improving Businesses All of us practice project management in our lives, whether we know it or not. We are all involved in planning and organizing our everyday tasks, career, and work responsibilities. In the business world, project management is a high level skill, and a demanding career choice. Project managers are key employees in every industry and all types of companies, all over the world. Project Management itself is rapidly becoming one of the most important processes within a company. The number of PMs has risen considerably as companies have begun to realize the valuable benefits the... view article details

Earning a higher education degree is a big investment. With all that money (and time) on the line, students may want to confirm that the entry level jobs they’re setting themselves up for tend to yield a good return on investment (ROI). Using Salary.com data, we found 10 jobs that have median level I salaries over $60,000. These jobs promise even bigger pay outs as employees climb the ranks. Read on to see if one of these jobs may be right for you to pursue: 1) Electrical Engineer I What you’ll earn to start: $68,171 What you’ll do: Assist with the design, development, and testing of electric... view article details

Job description Engineers research and develop solutions to technical needs in society. They design products, materials, machinery, factories, systems, structures, and much more. Their main work lies in ensuring efficiency, and working to constantly improve the quality of all aspects of life. They also analyze the impact their projects have had on the environment and society. Most engineers specialize in a certain area, there are more than 25 specialties recognized by professional engineering societies and each area has many divisions. Engineers will also sometimes choose to specialize in a s... view article details

Broadly, the engineer's job is to apply scientific and mathematical principles to solve problems and/or fill human needs. This can range from planning a bridge to sending a person in space to inventing medical instruments. Since an engineer's solution should be fully functional, economical, and compatible for human use, an engineer's job may also consist of testing for these many critical factors.Engineering is a field broken down into specialty areas, including but not limited to: Aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engine... view article details

Starting a company can be exciting, but it also presents a fair share of challenges. One of the biggest hurdles is setting the appropriate pay for the first engineer who joins the fledgling startup. They are taking a huge risk by jumping aboard, so they will want something that reflects that. However, it is also vital to consider what is fair for the founders who got the ball rolling in the first place. Balancing pay, equity, and title for that first technical hire requires a deep understanding of everyone's contributions. It also involves setting expectations upfront. Having a good grasp of s... view blog & white papers details

When it comes to understanding salary benchmarking data, you need to research its processes comprehensively. In today’s job market, understanding trends relating to compensation can give you the advantage of attracting and retaining talent. With salary benchmarking data, you can see how your organization’s pay practices stack up against others. In this article, we will first look at how you can understand salary benchmarking data. Following this we will outline how a hypothetical company can use salary benchmarking for a software engineer role. Without further ado, let’s begin. Understanding S... view blog & white papers details

Powerful project managers have specific skills that help them handle many tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and lead teams.  Project management skills are important. Businesses want people who can handle changes and work efficiently. Project management skills are the base for a successful project manager and help you succeed in your career. Learn and improve these skills to do better in your career and stand out. What Are Project Management Skills? Project management skills are abilities and expertise needed to plan, organize, and direct resources to achieve the goals and objectives of a p... view blog & white papers details

Kicking off a new compensation management project can be overwhelming for HR teams. Nailing down so many steps upfront can make things more complicated. So, it is crucial to get off to a good start. This article covers a proven approach to launching a comp management project smoothly. From assembling the project team to defining the scope, it highlights key actions for the initial planning phase. With the right prep work, HR teams can set their projects up for success from the start. Laying the Groundwork for the Compen... view blog & white papers details

Budget overruns, cost creep, scoop increase—whatever you call it, going over budget on a project stings. Companies can either overestimate or underestimate costs, or a custom feature may end up being way more complex than anticipated. Whatever the reason, they are left holding the bag. To avoid this, companies can arm themselves with knowledge before launching their next project. Read on to discover the five tried-and-true tips to keep your project on budget from start to finish. 1. Accurate Project Estimation To avoid cost overruns, project estimates must be as accurate as possible. Accurate ... view blog & white papers details