Sr. Civil Engineer

$69,992 - $88,982/Yr

Volt - Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cedar Rapids, IA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Sr. Civil Engineer position at Volt involves working on a variety of engineering projects, including municipal and environmental engineering. The role is designed for a motivated engineer who is eager to learn and contribute to shaping the future of communities. The engineer will provide civil engineering services, manage project teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards while maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluations or methodologies.
• Carry out complex assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.
• Communicate updates or problems, providing guidance and support as necessary.
• Facilitate communication between management, team leaders, clients, and vendors.
• Oversee diverse teams, managing performance and morale, especially during busy periods.
• Monitor project compliance with industry codes, quality assurance policies, and performance standards.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to forecast budgets and timelines for project accuracy.
• Perform quality control checks throughout all project stages to ensure adherence to budgets and deadlines.
• Maintain regular contact with clients and engage in business development activities.
• Work on complex projects requiring independent study and responsible judgment.
• Build relationships with existing and future clients.
• Effectively communicate complex ideas and technical concepts to co-workers and clients.
• Prepare designs, reports, and complex calculations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 6 or more years of progressive relevant experience.
• Licensed professional in area of practice and licensed in the state of office location.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to think strategically and implement improvements.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in municipal engineering projects.
• Familiarity with environmental engineering practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Term life insurance
• Short term disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)