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Overview

Sherwood Design Engineers is a civil and environmental engineering firm committed to investing in people, communities and the environment. We focus on sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems-based solutions. Our work includes net zero energy and carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, and conservation of site resources such as carbon, energy, water, and waste.

Founded in 2003, our award-winning projects include Hudson Yards, San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the Baietan Urban Area Plan in Guangzhou, China. Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet.

Role Summary: We value collaboration that incorporates multiple perspectives and believe diverse ideas yield robust and equitable solutions. We have an opportunity for a driven Project Engineer focused on site civil design to support our team. The successful candidate will have a passion for sustainable design, client relationship management, and directing quality management processes to keep work on track, within scope and on budget. This role includes delegation of tasks to engineering support staff, leveraging team strengths for successful project delivery. The candidate should be prepared to work on projects across the country and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and oversee civil engineering projects at various scales (airports, bridges, buildings, channels, dams, harbors, irrigation systems, pipelines, power plants, railroads, roads, sewage systems, tunnels, and water supply).
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and topographical data to plan and design projects.
• Calculate cost and feasibility of projects using engineering techniques and mathematics.
• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs.
• Inspect construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to plans, specs, and safety standards.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software to prepare engineering documents as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically 6+ years of industry experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Civil and/or Environmental
• Experience with Site Grading, Earthwork Calculations, Road Design, Drainage (Calculations & Reports), Utility Layout & Sizing, Technical Report Writing
• Experience in assembling and collating plan set packages and providing redlines for drafters
• Works independently under general supervision; exercises sound judgment on design decisions
• Ability to work with multiple site base files oriented in different coordinate frames and varying units

Preferred Skills

• Experience with water and wastewater system design, onsite soil testing, design calculations, and permitting procurement
• Knowledge of graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
• Certifications or sustainability-oriented accreditation preferred (LEED, PE, etc.)
• Knowledge of GIS principles

Expected Outcomes

• Plans, designs, and oversees civil engineering projects across multiple sectors
• Analyzes soil, terrain, hydrological, and geologic data to plan and design projects
• Calculates cost and feasibility of projects based on data analysis and engineering techniques
• Prepares or directs preparation of reports, specifications, plans, schedules, and environmental studies
• Inspects construction sites to ensure conformance to plans and safety standards
• May use CAE software to prepare design documents

What We Offer

• ESOP eligibility after one year
• Flexible working — every other Friday off
• Competitive health plans (PPO and HMO), dental and vision
• Learning and Development stipend
• Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays
• Automatic 401k enrollment
• Team events, lunches and social activities
• Opportunities to contribute to environmental impact

Compensation

The wage range reflects various factors including skill sets, experience, licensure, and organizational needs. A reasonable estimated current range is $112,000 to $137,000 per year. The range may be adjusted for geographic location. This description is not a guarantee of compensation and is subject to change.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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