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Civil Project Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$81K - $109K/yr

Interact daily with contractors & engineers * Communicate with intercompany departments to meet ... Must be ambitious, self-motivated, and independent thinker * Must either have or be able to test ...

Civil Project Engineer

Cincinnati, OH

$81K - $109K/yr

Interact daily with contractors & engineers * Communicate with intercompany departments to meet ... Must be ambitious, self-motivated, and independent thinker * Must either have or be able to test ...

$121K - $166K/yr

Evaluate contractor engineering proposals including ECPs, CCPs, FAA bulletins, DMSMS issues, risk ... Must be able to perform all functional duties independently. * Must be able to transport self to ...

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Civil Project Engineer

Magnum Piering

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$81K - $109K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Magnum Piering, Inc. is seeking a Civil Project Engineer for our West Chester, Ohio office. We are recognized as the leader of manufactured geo-structural products world-wide. Magnum Piering would like you to come join our growing team? Our superior products and personnel make us top choice in the geo-structural field and we would welcome the opportunity to sit down with you and share the Magnum Advantages (collaboration and support from day one)!
Our current opening for a Civil Project Engineer is somewhat unique, in that the position can be molded to suit the successful candidate on several levels. Do you enjoy on-site more than the daily in-office environment? Let's talk about that - while the position has specific education requirements and responsibilities, Magnum Piering takes a wider view of assignments and customer needs and customizes those needs for today's work force. Maybe your situation is just the opposite and you have needs that require little travel duties - let's talk about it. Let's not assume the position has a one-size-fits-everyone!
Major Responsibilities:
As a Civil Project Engineer at Magnum Piering, you will provide engineered geotechnical and structural solutions to a wide variety of clients. Projects primarily include: Deep Foundation, Earth Retention and Stability, Steve and Concrete Design. This position is responsible for the project from inception to completion.
  • Evaluating structural & geotechnical data
  • Construction estimating
  • Developing material take-offs and quotes for delivery to clients
  • Answering technical questions
  • Preparing and reviewing engineering submittals
  • Interact daily with contractors & engineers
  • Communicate with intercompany departments to meet project needs
  • Visit job sites for further training

Position Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management from ABETE accredited university program
  • 1-5 years of experience in construction and/or engineering industry (preferred)
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Must be ambitious, self-motivated, and independent thinker
  • Must either have or be able to test for EIT. PE is a plus but not required

Magnum Advantages:
  • You will be working under an Ohio licensed PE
  • Work and collaborate with Dr. Howard Perko (Dr. Perko works at Magnum GEO, our sister company in Colorado). Dr. Perko literally wrote the book on helical piles
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Excellent world-wide reputation in our industry
  • Career development

Benefits:
  • Medical: Magnum Piering covers up to 90% of Employees' Healthcare premiums
  • Dental Insurance
  • Company Sponsored Life Insurance
  • 401k with competitive employer matching
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation

Magnum Piering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Applicants need to have the legal right to work in the United States, have a valid drivers license and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.