Professional Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Firm Description: Sheffler & Company, Inc. (Sheffler/SCI) is a growing Civil Engineering & Surveying Consulting firm with offices in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The Sheffler headquarters is located 12 miles north of the City of Pittsburgh. Gary A. Sheffler, Sr., PLS founded our company in 1970 and is still active in the company today. Gary’s son, Gary A. Sheffler, Jr., PE/PLS, is the Principal in Charge of Engineering & Surveying Services while his wife, Cristina Sheffler, serves as company President. The company is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise.
Sheffler has an unparalleled level of expertise in surveying, civil engineering, and site development/land planning with registered professional engineers and surveyors licensed in PA, WV, OH, VA, KY & NC. We strive to provide quality, professionalism, and sound investigation of the physical, economic, social, and environmental qualities of every project. We stress personal service and a total quality management approach for our clients. Our team takes great pride in the preparation of our work to ensure our client’s success and meet our client’s demands.

Position Summary: The Professional Engineer (PE) position manages construction projects by preparing engineering design plans and documents in accordance with client and company specifications.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plans, designs, and prepares construction documents for residential and commercial land development projects related to grading plans, street profiles, sanitary and storm water designs, and erosion & sediment pollution control plans, storm water management calculations.
• Designs for construction projects by studying project concept, architectural drawings, and models.
• Prepares engineering design by collecting and studying reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photographs and tests on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and related topographical and geologic data.
• Determines project costs by calculating labor, material, and related costs.
• Prepares feasibility study by analyzing engineering design; conducting environmental impact studies; assembling data.
• Prepares engineering documents by developing construction specifications, plans, and schedules.
• Confirms adherence to construction specifications and safety standards by monitoring project progress; inspecting construction site; verifying calculations and placements.
• Fulfills project requirements by training and guiding operators.
• Maintains operations by enforcing project and operational policies and procedures.
• Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains project database by writing computer programs; entering data; completing backups.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Education/Skills/Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• State Professional Engineer license (P.E.)
• 5+ years of experience working as a Professional Engineer
• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D, Design Skills, Site Development, Planning, Conceptual Skills, Legal Compliance, and Drafting required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Candidates must display excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities and positive customer facing personality to effectively work with clients and team members.
• Candidates must also display strong organizational skills.

General Requirements:

• Adhere to Sheffler & Company’s principals of business conduct and safety.
• Demonstrate good judgment and respect the confidentiality of company and personal information.
• Deal professionally and courteously with all internal and/or external contacts.
• Seek guidance and direction as necessary in the performance of duties.

Position Benefits:

• Company Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401K with company contribution • Profit sharing & performance bonuses
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company paid certification renewals
• Company supports a great work/home life balance
• Casual, results-driven company culture
• Opportunities for advancement
• Hourly rate commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus overtime • Referral Program

Salary/Wage:

• Rate commensurate with qualifications and experience
• $100,000 - $125,00