Senior Project Engineer

To apply for the Senior Project Engineer position at Lamp Rynearson, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an accredited college or university. Additionally, you should be a registered Professional Engineer with four to eight years of experience, or equivalent experience as a Project Engineer. We value strong technical skills, especially in developing civil construction plans and familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D design.

As a Senior Project Engineer at Lamp Rynearson, your primary responsibilities will involve leading design tasks and overseeing project engineers and technicians. You’ll need to prepare detailed correspondence, reports, specifications, plans, and cost estimates while also making project design decisions. Your expertise in land development and infrastructure design will be crucial, as you will also conduct stormwater and sanitary drainage studies.

Lamp Rynearson offers a hybrid work option for the Senior Project Engineer position, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home while still being an integral part of our collaborative team in Omaha, NE. This setup provides an excellent opportunity to balance your professional responsibilities with your personal life.

In the role of Senior Project Engineer at Lamp Rynearson, you will work on a variety of exciting projects focused on land development and infrastructure. This may include designing effective stormwater management solutions or contributing to major civil construction plans that directly enhance community development efforts.

Lamp Rynearson provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for the Senior Project Engineer role. We focus on the professional and personal growth of our employees, offering ample opportunities for career advancement, as well as support for your family life and well-being.

In preparing for this question, think about specific projects you’ve worked on, detailing your role in the design process and any innovative solutions you contributed. Highlight your ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams, as collaboration is often key in land development.

Be ready to discuss specific applications of AutoCAD Civil 3D in your previous roles. Highlight any design tasks you handled, such as drafting site plans or creating grading sheets, and emphasize how your proficiency in this software has improved project workflows.

To answer this, describe your organizational strategies, such as project management tools you use or methodologies (like Agile or Waterfall). Provide an example of a time when you successfully managed competing deadlines, showcasing your time management skills.

Detail your approach to understanding and adhering to local codes and regulations. You might discuss staying updated through continuous education, collaborating with regulatory agencies, or managing permits effectively as part of your project workflow.

Think of a specific challenge you encountered and how you approached it. Highlight your problem-solving skills, adaptability, and ability to work under pressure, illustrating your thought process and the successful outcome of your decision.

Discuss your open-mindedness towards feedback and your strategies for implementing constructive criticism. You might share a specific instance where feedback improved a design or project outcome, emphasizing your willingness to learn and adapt.

Explain how you contribute in team meetings, whether it’s by facilitating discussion, presenting design updates, or managing project timelines. Emphasize your communication skills and how you ensure everyone is on the same page to achieve project goals.

Share your philosophy on client communication and relationship-building. Stress the importance of understanding client needs and how you keep clients informed throughout the project lifecycle to ensure satisfaction and collaboration.

Think about a time you introduced a new technology or method that significantly enhanced project efficiency or outcomes. Be specific about the innovation and its impact, demonstrating your forward-thinking approach in engineering.

Discuss your quality assurance processes, whether through peer reviews, checklists, or software tools. Emphasize the significance of meticulous design documentation and regular audits to maintain high standards and compliance.