Lead Civil Engineer Job Description
Lead civil engineer
provides structural and civil designs utilizing AutoCAD and applicable 3D software to the latest applicable codes, with input from engineering staff as required.
Lead Civil Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Create system and equipment designs that meet our customer contractual requirements and location specific codes and standards including, but not limited to ASME/ANSI, IBC, UBC, CSA, European Union Directives
Adhere to industry codes and standards department practices and procedures
Provide Engineering input to drafting team members to support creation of design drawings, bills of material (“BOM”s) and other design documentation
Review and approve completed design drawings and BOMs prior to issuance
Lead internal and supplier design reviews
Apply lean 6-sigma tools and methods to achieve cost effective, balanced designs
Perform mechanical, structural, or civil analysis as necessary to support new designs or improvements to existing designs
Drive effective solutions for emergent issues, with appropriate sense of urgency
Ensure timely completion of engineering activities within schedule objectives that meet internal and customer needs
Create new designs that meet safety, reliability, performance, maintainability, and cost objectives
Lead Civil Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Lead Civil Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: III, FE, PE, PACP/MACP/LACP, NASSCO
Education for Lead Civil Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the lead civil engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Engineering Technology, Optics, Engineering Science, Engineering and Technology, Architecture
Skills for Lead Civil Engineer
Desired skills for lead civil engineer include:
AutoCAD Civil 3D
AREMA and railroad agencies design criteria and standards
Current technology and be able to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on project
International codes
AutoCAD
Basic spreadsheet
CAD software as MicroStation
Civil Engineering principles and practices
Codes
Computers codes related to site development design
Desired experience for lead civil engineer includes:
Contribute actively to the continuous improvement of existing product designs with respect to safety, reliability, performance, maintainability and cost
Conduct root cause analysis and identify and execute corrective action for reliability, quality or performance issues in existing designs
Drive resolution of such issues with appropriate sense of urgency
Collaborate with manufacturing personnel and outside suppliers to drive product quality improvements, reduce costs, and to address technical issues with potential to impact delivery of equipment to our customers
Contribute actively to the continuous improvement of documented engineering processes and design practices and to the creation of new processes and design practices
Profile and client network in the Urban Development industry
Lead Civil Engineer Examples
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a lead civil engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for lead civil engineer
- Studies for and design of civil infrastructure projects including storm event mitigation, water and wastewater conveyance and treatment, CSO mitigation, green infrastructure
- Administer BIM/VDC Quality Control procedures, which includes ensuring project teams and VDC Specialists, adhere to specified VDC plans, update those plans as required during the lifecycle of the project
- Performing construction management duties including reviewing construction documents and submittals, performing and documenting daily inspections, and assisting with project punch lists
- Coordinate with construction personnel to resolve RFIs, NCRs, E&DCR’s, DCN’s
- Review the Client’s comments and success parameters and verify that the Client’s concerns are addressed
- You will advise multi-disciplinary teams on facility development products or services to ensure successful project execution and continued process improvement
- You will develop policy and procedures for engineering design and construction management to include work requirements, resource needs, execution schedules and acquisition plans
- You will review projects for adequacy of proposed final design, possibility of more economical final design, and method of construction
- You will formulate engineering reports and assessments to support community development, identify training gaps, and improve project decision making
- You will prepare reports (e.g., fact sheets, issue papers, decision documents) relevant to current projects or programs, and community management capabilitie
Qualifications for lead civil engineer
- Defence Experience
- This position requires a minimum of twenty five (25) years of experience in the design and analysis of new and existing buildings, structures, foundations, infrastructure and civil works commonly found in industrial process facilities
- This position also requires recent fifteen (15) years minimum as a successful Civil/Structural task force Lead Engineer responsible for at least two (2) verifiable projects or programs in the TIC range listed above in Primary Job Responsibilities section
- Working knowledge of STAAD.pro analysis software required
- Must have executed recent projects in Intergraph Smart Plant 3D modeling environment
- Familiarity with laser scan software such as LFM viewer or Quantapoint, Tekla or SDS-2 detailing software, and CAD drafting software platforms recommended
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Our company is hiring for a lead civil engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for lead civil engineer
- Man-hours to be spent on each Project based on the relevant PMP
- Coordination of the Discipline activities and resources on all the Projects and other PMC engineering services within the Contract
- Management of interfaces with other Discipline LDE1, PE1, PE, PEM, Client Senior Engineers and/or Team Leaders
- Motivation and professional development of all LDE and DE
- Manage a diverse group of 30 to 40 functional experts to provide timely staff support to shape the future of USAF CE programs across all CE functional areas of expertise
- Responsible for hiring, discipline and performance of the entire team
- Responsible for on-time/early delivery of all contract deliverables and the financial performance of this project
- Identify opportunities and - together with the Project Manager - prepare the cases for claiming and getting variation orders
- Serve in an office and project lead position
- Independently perform and check calculations and designs for foundations, concrete and steel structures using both computer-aided and manual techniques
Qualifications for lead civil engineer
- Texas P.E
- Must be able to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Requires ladder and stair climbing in process structures
- Must be able to respond to both audible and visible plant alarms
- Must be able to tolerate seasonal extremes in temperature or humidity on site visits
- May require occasional working near hazardous equipment and machinery and exposure to noise, dust, gas or fumes on site visits
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Our growing company is looking for a lead civil engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for lead civil engineer
- Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities
- Develop and update job execution plans
- Develop and build external relations with client representatives, vendors, and subcontractors and interface closely with other discipline functions promoting Client Service Excellence
- Review and approve vendor lists, prepare quotation requests/bid tabulations/purchase orders and review substitutions for technical acceptability
- Establish and lead the squad check effort for vendor equipment documentation for assigned equipment
- Support proposal and estimate activities
- Execute project work in accordance with approved Activity Plans
- Engage Fluor’s global community, promoting a OneFluor mindset
- Monitor and support work performed by Fluor offices or other designated entities performing Distributed Execution Engineering
- Direct and oversee audits
Qualifications for lead civil engineer
- Strong skills in report writing and bid document preparation
- Project and commercial management experience
- Position will at times involve travel to chemical plants and refineries which may require exposure to temperature extremes
- Membership of a professional body and Chartered Engineer is highly desired
- Have exposure to construction planning tools and in depth knowledge in basis planning of civil works of subject nature
- Have executed at least two majors project in O&G field as Sr
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a lead civil engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for lead civil engineer
- Prepare, check/review, approve conceptual studies, designs and detailed project drawings, proposals, design criteria & specifications, project budget and schedules
- Prepare quantity take-offs, cost estimates and staffing forecast for all phases of project and manage change orders
- Deliver project adhering to quality norms, timescale and budget
- Supervise, guide and mentor the project team and provide input for their performance evaluation
- Support creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction
- Provide technical leadership and invest in developing capabilities of the team members
- In-depth knowledge of road alignment, geometric design, junctions, roundabouts and interchanges and flexible/ rigid pavement design
- Exposure to traffic engineering will be an added advantage
- Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals, design criteria, specifications, budget and schedules for projects of varying complexity
- Perform the finite element modeling and structural analysis of various steel and concrete structures
Qualifications for lead civil engineer
- 15+ years relevant professional experience preferably in a consultancy environment
- Experience in completing and managing civil design for urban precincts and/or brownfield site development projects
- Strong client management capability and network
- Experience managing teams’ performance and development
- Advanced skills in design management and stakeholder consultation
- Post-graduation or other diplomas related to Project Construction is added advantage
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a lead civil engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for lead civil engineer
- Hands on experience on ADAPT/MIDAS or equivalent software
- Working exposure in any African country will be preferred
- Ensure designs are completed in accordance with all relevant standards and legislation including CDM
- Provide for early safety consideration in the planning, design, and construction phases of highway projects
- Provide expert technical guidance and training on highway safety appurtenances and roadside design, and promotes state-of-the-art installations on highway projects
- Perform a variety of safety studies, including Road Safety Audits, to identify deficient conditions affecting traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian safety
- Coach the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods and techniques, provide advice on work methods, practices and procedures, and assist the team and/or individual members in identifying the parameters of a viable solution
- Participate with Federal Lands Management Agencies in the implementation and maintenance of safety management systems on Federal Lands
- Lead a team of project managers and engineers
- Work on, and lead civil efforts on, engineering designs preparing reports, construction drawings, specifications, and calculations for various projects
Qualifications for lead civil engineer
- Experience required with major oil & gas production project as a Lead
- Experience for well site preparation will be an added advantage
- Independently handled at least 2 projects in the field of Oil and Gas works
- Bachelor of Civil Engineer with experience of 17 – 20 yrs
- Have managed at team of at least 15 and more members of direct repartees
- Professional Engineer License (P.Eng) required