Project Engineer - Utility Infrastructure - Indianapolis, IN

Project Engineer - Utility Infrastructure - Indianapolis, IN

Job Locations

US-IN-Indianapolis

Job ID

2025-2575

Category/Group

Utility Infrastructure Group

Employment Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

Join American Structurepoint and become part of a team that goes the extra mile for our clients and communities. We live by our values - respect, staff development, results and family. Our team is encouraged to explore new ideas and turn our clients' dreams into reality. With exceptional benefits, training, and mentorship, we pave the way for a rewarding career. Ready for more than just a job? Explore opportunities with us and help improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Group: Utility Infrastructure

Position: Project Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

The Project Engineer position includes design, analysis, and construction document preparation for a variety of water, wastewater and stormwater projects including, but not limited to: water distribution, pumping stations, finished water storage, wastewater collection, lift stations, water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, green infrastructure, and utility relocation projects. Tasks include master planning, preparation of design drawings, specifications, calculations, permitting, construction administration and technical writing. Other responsibilities may include presentations and client communication. Project Engineers work under the direction and mentoring of Project Managers and Technical Directors. Responsibilities

Technical Perform all aspects of utility infrastructure design tasks

Assist Project Manager with other technical tasks as may be assigned

Correctly interpret regulatory requirements and related technical materials

Independently perform design calculations

Independently perform product research and evaluation

Identify project design issues and obtain assistance in resolving them

Possess ability to think 'outside the box' with innovative ideas to provide solutions to clients

Possess a thorough understanding of Utility Infrastructure Group Standards

Prepare construction documents in accordance with Utility Infrastructure Group drafting standards

Develop exhibits and design drawings

Develop job-specific details for unique conditions

Develop technical specifications

Other duties as assigned

Construction Administration

Assist in resolution of construction-related problems as quickly as possible

Respond to RFIs from contractors and subcontractors during construction

Perform field observation site visits (accompanied by Project Managers as appropriate), and write field reports

Review construction submittals for conformance to the project design documents and organize and maintain logs and files thereof

Quality Assurance

Maintain design book, correspondence documentation and electronic files for each project

Review the final design drawings and computations prepared by Staff Engineers and Technicians for completeness and accuracy prior to every submittal

Review work that is performed by other departments and/or subconsultants for compatibility with utility design elements

Prepare markups and guiding CAD technicians for the purpose of generating construction documents in accordance with drafting standards

Report quality assurance deficiencies to the Project Manager

Assist in preparation of standard specifications, design details and calculations

Communication/Management:

Be responsive to all Project Manager and Client requests

Establish a detailed project design task list for each project submittal stage

Keep Project Managers informed on status of work

Attend project meetings to coordinate design requirements with clients and other disciplines (independently as appropriate)

Coordinate design requirements with other project disciplines (Survey, Geotechnical, Architecture, Civil, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing, Manufacturers, etc.)

Practice upward and downward delegation

Manage Tasks (under the supervision of Project Managers as appropriate)

Break down complex design and analysis tasks into "first principals" of engineering

Train, mentor, and provide direct hands-on assistance to teach new design elements, procedures, calculations, documentation, and plan preparation techniques to Staff Engineers and Technicians

Serve as technical representative of firm at all required project meetings, presentations, and public hearings

Interface with clients through project work and professional organizations and community service

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors or Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Certification: Indiana Professional Engineering license, or ability to obtain within six months after employment

Experience:

Registered engineer with 4+ years diversified Utility Infrastructure experience (up to 1 year of graduate school can be considered as part of the years of relevant experience)

Project experience with water, wastewater, storm water, green infrastructure, local municipal and public utilities

Involvement in professional organizations such as WEF, AWWA, ASCE, etc.

Travel: Occasional day trips to project sites and client meetings

Field Work: Occasional site assessment, field measurements, construction observation