Project Engineer II

HR Green is seeking a Project Engineer II in Cedar Rapids, IA, to support local governments in municipal engineering projects. The role involves planning, designing, and managing tasks for various projects, ensuring quality and addressing technical issues. Candidates should have a Bachelor's/Master's in engineering, a Professional Engineer certification in Iowa, and at least 7 years of experience. HR Green offers a comprehensive benefits package.
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Summary

Our Governmental Services staff works with local governments from across the United States as an extension of their staff. In this municipal engineering role, you will collaborate with Project Managers assisting in planning and designing on a variety of projects. This opportunity will allow you to grow and expand all your project development and management skills. Your expertise and leadership will contribute to the successful delivery of projects that enhance the infrastructure and services of communities HR Green services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Uses professional judgment to independently complete engineering tasks within federal, state, and local established criteria.
• Under the direction of the Project Manager, assigns and manages tasks and schedules to junior engineers and design team members.
• Ensures the accuracy of completed tasks through the use of established HR Green QA/QC processes established for each project.
• Completes major design tasks that meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Monitors and pro-actively identifies or corrects technical, schedule, or financial issues through effective communication with the Project Manager or other management staff.
• Assists the Client in bidding or contractor selection if authorized by the Project Manager.
• Monitors construction and supervises field personnel assigned to a task, data collection or a specific project.
• Responds to contractor questions and issues and prepares and issues project addenda as needed.
• Opportunity to recommend and prepare change orders.
• May participate in preparation of engineering services proposals, including the calculation/estimation of time schedules and costs of the proposed work.
• Demonstrates a willingness to help team members meet critical deadlines as needed.

Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering.
• Professional Engineer certification in Iowa.
• Minimum of 7 years of design/engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of office automation, CADD and engineering automation tools.
• Experience working on local roadway design and storm water management projects a plus.

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/benefits/

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.