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OHM Advisors

Project Engineer - Site Design

OHM Advisors, Nashville, TN


Come work for OHM Advisors, the community advancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse, 700+ member team works collaboratively across multiple service areas including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward-advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You'll Contribute to OHM Advisors

As a Project Engineer in our Site Design group, you will lead and manage civil design projects, ensuring high quality and efficiency. You will utilize your expertise to plan and execute site development, collaborate with a dynamic team, and mentor junior staff. Your role will include working with regulators, securing project approvals, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance communities. Additionally, there are opportunities for career growth and advancement in areas such as technical expertise and project management.

Your Primary Focus

Project Management
  • Lead civil design for site development, water resources, and multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Work with the Project Manager to initiate and execute projects from proposal to completion.
  • Achieve project success, adhering to work plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Oversee design team and ensure quality and efficiency.

Technical Expertise
  • Plan, layout, and refine construction/redevelopment sites.
  • Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Oversee stormwater management systems, green infrastructure, and conveyance.
  • Interface with regulators and secure project approvals.
  • Collaborate with design and field teams to ensure smooth construction.
  • Direct public bidding process and manage contractor relationships.
  • Ensure designs meet all regulatory standards and best practices.
  • Bring innovative solutions to client communities.
  • Tailor deliverables to each community's specific needs.

Teamwork and Leadership
  • Work collaboratively with architects, engineers, planners, and technicians.
  • Mentor less experienced staff and contribute to organizational growth.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Requirements:
  • Tennesse PE license is required.
  • 5 - 10 years of experience or more in Site Design, Civil Engineering, or Land Development.
  • Design experience with site grading including ADA compliance, water main, sanitary sewer, parking lots, site balancing, roads, pathways, and stormwater systems.
  • Experience preparing construction documents including plan drawings, specifications, bid documents, and cost opinions
  • Ability to successfully engage and comply with the requirements set forth by governmental agencies on behalf of the client.
  • Experience with state agencies and/or TDOT specifications are a plus.
  • Must be able to work well with clients, staff, regulators, elected officials, contractors, and consultants.

What We Offer

Our staff is our greatest asset. We continuously strive to provide tools, mentorship, and resources to help foster a healthy work-life balance. You can read about some of our self-designed career advancement and enrichment programs, like OHM Wellness, OHM Grad School, and OHM University, on our website.

OHM Advisors is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, we offer; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, both HSA & FSA plans, profit-sharing, traditional & Roth 401(k) plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

You will have the chance to gain experience across a range of projects and advance your career within the organization. Opportunities for growth include paths in technical expertise, project management, team leadership, and client relations/business development. Depending on project needs and managerial discretion, there may also be options for hybrid or remote work.

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

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