Project Engineer (PE-1) (Land Development)

Reports To:      Project Manager

Status:                Full-time, Exempt

Are you a licensed Professional Engineer with a few years' experience looking to make a tangible impact in the residential/commercial land development industry?

Founded in 2003, EPS Group is a multi-disciplinary firm with a passion for improving the communities in which we live. We are more than engineers, planners, and surveyors—we are collaborators and problem-solvers guided by four core values: Commitment, Passion, Connectedness, and Personal Excellence.

Primary Areas of Focus

• QA/QC


• Basic Design


• Modeling & Reports

 Core Responsibilities

• Provide direction, coordination, and QA/QC to EITs, CAD Operators, and Designers.


• Responsible for the design of simple projects, including grading, drainage, water/sewer, and utilities.


• Draft complex report documents with minimal guidance.


• Perform final review of simple utility and drainage reports and stamp for approval.


• Develop complex models independently.


• Lead meetings with clients and review agencies.


• Present technical information.


• Monitoring compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.


• Perform quality control on tasks, budgets, schedules, and plans and report on the project status.


• Determine project specifications.


• Prepare cross-sections for plan documents.


• Format base files from external project team members for public works projects.


• Perform design engineering on specific scopes or phases.


• Perform basic hydraulic and hydrology calculations.


• Prepare specifications.


• Responsible for completing timecards accurately and on time.


• May require attending project team and public meetings after hours.


• Perform other duties as assigned.


• Achieve a 75-85% Billable Utilization Rate. Non-billable activities include company & team meetings, professional development, community involvement, innovation time, culture & engagement activities, learning, and training.

 Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Construction Management, or related Engineering field.


• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project planning and execution for land development projects.


• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and exposure to scheduling software ideal.


• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• The ability to work with multiple disciplines.


• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.


• Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices.

• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

 Required Licensure

• Professional Engineering License.

 Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, and sit.


• The position may require a visit to project sites occasionally.


• The position requires a normal range of hearing.


• The employee must be able to lift 40 lbs. occasionally.


• Requires prolonged sitting with 15% of the time spent bending and reaching.


• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.


• Noise levels are consistent with a standard office environment.

Perks & Benefits

• Health, life, 401(k), dental and vision insurance


• Short-term, long-term disability insurance and leave


• Paid holidays


• Paid Time Off


• Bereavement leave


• Discretionary bonuses, if applicable