Project Engineer

CEC®

Municipal Project Engineer managing engineering tasks and serving as a client contact at CEC. Collaborating on design, planning, and project management for municipal clients.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeOklahoma City • Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as project engineer with autonomy for project-related tasks and as a designated client contact.
May have project management responsibilities on various projects.
Assists with estimating, pricing, scoping, and marketing strategies for proposed projects.
Develops feasible engineering design alternatives to meet project requirements.
Utilizes computer software to create or assists in the creation of detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts, water and sewer lines, and hydrology/hydraulic modeling for the construction of municipal roadways, including but not limited to plan and profile views, cross sections, details, and schedules.
Prepares technical reports, studies, plans, specifications, construction cost estimates, and permitting for projects.
Maintains project records and performs project administration.
Reviews and approves monthly billing for assigned projects.
Participates in and ensures QC/QA procedures are followed.
Maintains accurate design standards and procedures in assigned work.
Reviews shop drawings and responds to RFIs.
Collaborates and coordinates with other engineers, designers, and technicians on project activities.
Participates in internal and external project meetings as needed.
Provides technical support, guidance, and input to design team.
Assists in training and development of technicians and other team members.
Develops, fosters, and maintains client relationships.
Pursues repeat or follow-up work with current clients.
Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Civil Engineering ABET accredited university.
One to five years related experience.
Oklahoma and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
English language skills: ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Mathematical skills: ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency preferred.
Organizational skills: ability to prioritize and organize tasks; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Remote connectivity device (e.g., smart phone, tablet, etc.) with data plan sufficient for company requirements, including multi-factor authentication, time and mileage tracking, expense reimbursement, e-mail, and virtual communications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

excellent benefits
professional development
growth opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringhydrology modelinghydraulic modelingdimensional drawingsdesign layoutsconstruction cost estimatestechnical report writingmathematical conceptsAutoCAD Civil 3Dproject management

Soft Skills

client relationship managementorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsteam collaborationtraining and developmentattention to detailtime managementanalytical skillspresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringOklahoma Professional Engineer (PE) license