Job Description

Drummond Carpenter’s is seeking a Civil or Environmental Project Engineer to assist in the growth of our municipal operations. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, practical problem-solving, and strong communication skills to deliver solutions for our growing Midwestern client base. The person hired into this position will operate in a sell/manage/do mode while being supported by Drummond Carpenter’s senior professionals and talented staff engineers. Ideal candidates will excel at providing innovative engineering solutions to assist our municipal, state, and federal clients in areas such as stormwater management, resiliency planning, infrastructure design, watershed management, and environmental permitting.

Drummond Carpenter is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) with five areas of practice: civil and water resources engineering, green infrastructure and sustainability, environmental modeling, environmental assessment and remediation, and nuclear disposal and storage. Drummond Carpenter is a leader in developing solutions to many of our country’s toughest environmental challenges that impact the health and safety of communities and the natural environment. While we are headquartered in Orlando, our projects are nationwide, and we have a strong presence in Michigan with staff offices in Ann Arbor and Traverse City.

We care about our work and even more about our employees, whom we encourage to participate in professional development, research, or leadership roles within community, state, and national organizations. Drummond Carpenter offers an excellent health care and benefits package, including paid parental leave as well as an open PTO policy. We are looking for professionals who want to grow their careers as our firm expands and enjoy collaboration and learning from team members and leaders across each of our service areas. Our size allows every employee to collaborate with top experts not only in our firm, but also private-sector partners, universities, and a wide range of clients. We value our employees’ professional and personal lives and a culture that celebrates both.

POSITION ACTIVITIES

Some of the key responsibilities for the experienced engineer are listed below. It is not a requirement to have experience in each category, but to be a motivated individual willing to expand your competences and leverage complimentary corporate skills.

• Perform civil site design and analyze infrastructure performance
• Lead the development of construction documents, prepare cost estimates, and conduct comprehensive project QA/QC
• Define and manage project scope, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful, on-time, and cost-effective delivery of high-quality solutions
• Oversee and manage a diverse range of engineering projects
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, public presentations, and project discussions
• Act as a primary client liaison, cultivating strong relationships and offering trusted technical counsel
• Contribute to business development efforts including proposal creation
• Network with engineering consulting companies and municipal utilities with a goal of forming partnerships that will lead to an expanded revenue stream

All our staff members collaborate and learn from each other’s work histories and experiences so that each of us can benefit from our employees’ unique strengths. Based on your experience, you will be expected to perform some project management tasks, assist in business development opportunities, and to mentor junior staff.

Additional information about working at Drummond Carpenter:

• Training : Drummond Carpenter offers training assistance to improve our staff’s technical capabilities as needed.
• Professional Development: We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, which allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants. Our staff are also encouraged to publish relevant research or project work, and to present at industry conferences and events.
• Fieldwork : Periodically based on project needs
• Overnight travel : Periodically based on project needs.

You will be given the opportunity to become a leader in the civil and environmental consulting industry. All Drummond Carpenter staff are encouraged to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement within our firm is based on the performance and initiative of each individual.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or related discipline. (required)
• Professional registration or certification in the field (e.g., PE, CFM, CPESC, LEED AP, PMP, etc.). (required)
• Advanced degree in civil or environmental engineering or management or closely related discipline. (preferred)

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Five+ years of related experience; or equivalent combination of post-graduate education and experience
• Experience with design software tools including Civil3D, GIS (ESRI products, QGIS), and relevant modeling software
• Experience with municipal infrastructure and civil site design
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Experience mentoring entry-level engineers and interns
• Strong organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)

Drummond Carpenter is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Drummond Carpenter makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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