CHESS Engineering is seeking a highly motivated individual who is seeking to further their career with a fast-growing land surveying and civil engineering firm. CHESS Engineering has an immediate opening for a professional civil engineer position. The full-time position offers flexibility in that the candidate can work out of our office in Lowell and remotely. 

This position is a management position suited for a candidate with a civil engineering bachelor’s degree and a civil professional engineering (PE) license. The candidate must have experience managing civil engineering staff, preparing proposals, maintaining project budgets and the technical expertise designing civil engineering land development projects.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Position is a project management position. Manage multiple projects, write proposals, develop estimates and budgets, prepare invoices and be the point of contact for clients

• Design of site layouts, grading and drainage plans, stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment controls, and utilities

• Provide direct charge supervision overseeing technical office staff. Work closely with other departments on multi-disciplined projects

• Train and develop junior civil engineering staff; provide annual performance reviews on level of skills and productivity of staff

• Represent clients at public hearings for permit approval

Required Skills:

• Expertise with AutoCAD Civil3D and HydroCAD or other similar stormwater modelling software

• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines

• Management ability with direct reporting staff

• Ability to create or modify civil engineering templates and design criteria

• Organization and excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Attention to detail with ability to take direction and complete tasks in a timely manner

Required Experience/Licensure:

• Massachusetts Civil Engineering Professional Engineer license (PE) required.

• 10+ years of total civil engineering experience with 2+ years as a licensed PE.

• 2+ years of project & staff management preferred

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required

Physical Requirements:

• Some site work may be required:

• Travel across rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces

• Lift and carry objects up to 40 pounds

• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements

• Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time

• Availability for public meetings on nights after 5PM

Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience

• Ability to work remotely

• Insurance Benefits

• 401K

• Paid Holidays

• Sick and Vacation Time

• Tuition Reimbursement for Continuing Educational Programs

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work authorization:

United States (Required)

Work Location:

Lowell, MA (office). Multiple locations in field

Work Remotely:

Yes. Candidate may be expected to work in the field in various locations throughout Massachusetts. Office responsibilities can be done in our office in Lowell or remotely.