Project Engineer I- General Civil Jobs

Souder Miller & Associates

Location:
United States, Las Cruces

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

79000.00 - 86000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Souder, Miller & Associates is recruiting for a Project Engineer I for our General Civil tech sector. The position is located in our Las Cruces, NM office. This position requires a bachelors and/or master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of 4 years of experience post-graduation. The preferred candidate will be a member of a professional organization and have a New Mexico P.E. registration. The Project Engineer I is responsible for planning, designing and directing projects locally and/or remotely on a corporate and/or local level. The Project Engineer I position requires the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, design plans and governmental regulations as well as the ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. These abilities must also translate into the effective presentation of information and response to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. The Project Engineer I position typically has a balanced exposure internally (employees) and externally (clients/regulators), but also can be focused on an area of specific technical discipline.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare and monitor budgets for assigned projects
has direct responsibility for the profitability of assigned projects
Responsible for monitoring and managing work-in-process, accurate and timely client billings, outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on assigned projects
Responsible for project and team schedules, and timely completion of assigned projects
Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, studies and/or designs for project
Develop, analyze and provide peer review on reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests and/or aerial photographs for quality assurance and to plan and/or design projects
May use computer assisted engineering, technical and/or design software and equipment to prepare simple to complex engineering, analysis and design documents
Supervise and monitor client relationship strategies
is the primary client contact for assigned clients
Develop and review pricing, estimating, scoping and marketing strategies for assigned projects
In coordination with the direct supervisor and possibly TS Director/Manager, develop and provide peer review of contract agreements for assigned projects
Executes agreements with value-limited signatory authority
Attend client meetings, day or night
ability to complete overnight travel unassisted, occasionally extending five or more consecutive nights
Visit project site(s) to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents as the registered professional of record
Under the direction of the direct supervisor and in coordination with the MS Director/Manager, manage specific marketing responsibilities with clients to obtain work for the firm
Develop peer-to-peer communication skills locally and intra-office
Develop technical skill relevant to area(s) of practice
Recognize and operate within limitations while seeking advice as needed
Advance awareness of potential liabilities associated with the technical aspects of the area of expertise
May be designated as responsible for development and enforcement of onsite health and safety plan administration (relative to SMA employees)
Assist in implementation of operations, repair and upgrade projects at WTP and WWTP sites, including project scoping and cost estimating, procurement of equipment, and contracting equipment installation
Review local, state and federal permit requirements for operations facilities
prepare compliance monitoring schedules for clients and staff
prepare permit renewal applications
Utilize Asset Management principals for developing equipment maintenance and replacement schedules and budgets for clients and staff

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in appropriate engineering or science
Minimum 4 years of experience required post-graduation
Professional/Occupational licensure required
Must have a valid driver's license and able to pass the drug test
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Nice to have:

Member of a professional organization
New Mexico P.E. registration

What we offer:

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Options (ESOP), Life/ADD Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care
Generous PTO, flexible work schedules, wellness initiatives
Tuition/Student Loan reimbursement program, professional dues, and opportunities for advancement within the company

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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