Job Title
Civil Site Engineer
Location
Oklahoma City, OK 73116 US (Primary)
Category
Engineering
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Job Description
WHO WE ARE:
Cowan Group Engineering (CGE) strives to put the client first, and that starts with our Team of employees. Our Team is highly valued, which you will experience firsthand when beginning a career with CGE. We have a culture focused on communication, integrity, knowledge, optimism, and growth. At CGE, we believe that fostering a supportive and collaborative environment empowers our employees to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
As a rapidly growing local company, we are a general civil engineering and land surveying company with over fifty employees located in Oklahoma City. Our business culture is guided by innovative thinking, open and honest communication, using resources wisely, involving the customer early in the decision-making process, and investing in staff through training and job enrichment. Our company profile is diversified to meet the challenges of the economy and provide design and management services to public clientele and other engineering companies.
THE ROLE OF THE CIVIL SITE ENGINEER:
Cowan Group Engineering (CGE) is seeking a highly motivated Civil Site Engineer with a valid/active State of Oklahoma Professional Engineer's license to oversee a variety of public and private site projects. We are looking for someone with strong design experience, expertise in civil site projects, and the ability to manage day-to-day design operations. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience working on development, drainage, site civil, or other civil engineering projects in a site management capacity.
This position reports directly to a Team Lead and will:
• Serve as a senior project engineer with autonomy over project-related tasks and act as a primary client contact.
• Manage multiple projects, particularly those with high complexity and/or risk.
• Ensure successful project completion, including adherence to schedule, budget, and profitability targets.
• Develop pricing, scoping, and marketing strategies for proposed projects.
• Create feasible engineering design alternatives to meet project requirements.
• Manage work-in-process, ensure accurate client billing, and monitor accounts receivable and collection efforts.
• Direct project team, providing training, technical support, and mentoring.
• Build, foster, and maintain client relationships, and pursue repeat or follow-up work.
• Maintain accurate design standards and procedures for assigned work. • Collaborate with other engineers, designers, and technicians on project activities.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings as needed.
• Ensure adherence to QC/QA procedures.
• Contribute to proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The ideal candidate will have a valid/active State of Oklahoma licensed Professional Engineer with a Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited University. Candidates will have a minimum of 5-15 years' combined experience in civil site management and design for projects involving transportation, water, wastewater, and other public infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to:
• Demonstrate a proven record of delivering superior project management and client service.
• Show excellent verbal and interpersonal communication to work effectively with teams and clients.
• Work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Identify and develop relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Possess strong technical and problem-solving skills with a focus on site engineering and construction.
• Read and interpret plans and specs for civil engineering projects.
Job Requirements
• Valid/active State of Oklahoma Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 5-15 years of combined experience in site management, project design, and construction.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office.
• Proven record of providing superior client service.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strength in identifying, developing, and interacting with clients.
• Excellent technical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents and specifications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong time management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage project team members effectively.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong computer skills.
Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. CGE team members receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, vision, dental, paid holidays, paid time off, and a great 401(k) match. Enjoy team service projects, outings, summer picnics, and holiday celebrations!
CGE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.