Blais Civil Engineers

Project Engineer

Blais Civil Engineers (Scarborough, ME) is searching for an experienced, down-to-earth, friendly, and highly skilled Civil Engineer to join our team.

What You'd Be Doing

As a Civil Engineer on our team, you'd be responsible for conceptual planning, site design, preparation of drawings and specifications, permitting and construction administration services on some terrific projects throughout the Greater Portland Area.

You'd be digging deep on projects and providing reliable, well-researched information that helps our clients make sound decisions. You'd also help ensure that - concept to construction - there is continuity between what our clients are promised and what's actually delivered as construction progresses. This position includes office work, as well as field work.

Sharpen your presentation skills because you'll be putting them to use at planning board meetings. You'd be responsible for presenting projects and (hopefully!) winning over the hearts and minds of local and state regulatory agencies, as well as project advocates & adversaries alike.

We're a small firm with an eye on growth, so in addition to the above, you may also - as needed - be mentoring other employees or pitching in on firm initiatives. If you have a "go the extra mile" mindset, you'll do great on our team!

What You'd Get in Return

A competitive salary, a full benefits package, the flexibility and visibility that comes with working at a growing firm (proverbial big fish in a small pond), and delicious craft beer from time to time.

You'd also get the satisfaction of knowing that you're directly involved in our clients' success; and at times, you've led the way!

Who We Are

We're Blais Civil Engineers, and we've been personalizing the science of civil engineering since 2006. At the heart of what we do is unearthing a site's potential, adding value to it, and providing lasting solutions that help build a better future for our clients and ourselves. We do that by making connections between people, information and opportunities.

Small and flexible by design, our firm does work that has a big impact. Our team is down-to-earth, friendly, and easy to work with. Some have even called us fun. We enjoy what we do, and that shows up in the results we achieve for our clients and the satisfaction our employees feel working here.

Maybe our clients say it best...

• "Easy to communicate with...responsive. Easily approachable."
• "Besides being fun, they're really thorough."
• "They know their sh*t."

If you can see yourself on our team, take a quick look through the long (but necessary) list of desired qualifications. If you meet all or most of them, let us know by sending a cover letter and your resume to Steve at sblais@blaisce.com.

Desired Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering; registered professional engineer (PE)
• Experience with commercial, institutional, residential, and industrial site design, and regulatory permitting & design
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD
• Experience preparing drawings using Civil 3D including site layout, utilities, grading and drainage, erosion and sedimentation control, pre- and post-development drainage, plan and profiles, water quality worksheets, and site cross-sections
• Proficient with stormwater quality and quantity management design
• Experience preparing state and municipal permit applications, and presenting projects at planning board meetings
• Construction documentation including drawings and specifications, contract administration, and inspection experience
• Detail-oriented and able to analyze maps, surveys, and drawings to plan functioning infrastructure systems
• "Go the extra mile" attitude to ensure site challenges are thoroughly investigated and good solutions uncovered
• Able to think critically about projects and troubleshoot potential problems with plans, designs, and sketches, making adjustments to plans as needed
• Good verbal communication skills; able to converse with peers, government officials, and clients when needed & coordinate multiple aspects of a project
• Good time managements skills to balance multiple responsibilities, sometimes on tight schedules
• Ability to travel with personal vehicle (you'll be reimbursed for mileage)

Blais Civil Engineers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Emails only. No phone calls, please.