Staff Engineer

Day-To-Day :

Insight Global is recruiting an entry / associate level Staff Engineer for a prominent engineering consulting firm in Manhattan or Topeka, Kansas.

The role involves delivering comprehensive engineering and consulting solutions across diverse projects and clientele. Responsibilities span from conducting field investigations, leading engineering analyses, and drafting recommendations to overseeing plan development and specification design.

The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with project specifications through review of drawings and construction activities.

Additionally, they will craft proposals, monitor project progress and budgets, and proactively address challenges in design and construction phases.

The position requires proficient communication of intricate engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Projects may encompass public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial sectors.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities :

• First 6 months will be hands-on training
• 20% of work in the field consulting on active construction sites
• Review of technician reports
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Proficient engineering professional responsible for managing and executing small projects of minimal complexity.
• Assist in developing the scope of work for routine projects.
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, and other project related documents.
• Analyze data, and perform engineering calculations and analysis for PE review.
• Conduct, coordinate or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of respective data.
• Develop plans, schedules, conducts, and / or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Work closely with senior-level project manager and Professional Engineer of Record to gain project management and engineering experience.
• Makes design recommendations, adaptations and modifications for review and consideration by the Professional Engineer of Record.
• Prepares work scope, proposals and reports and plans investigations for approval by senior level professionals.
• May supervise field staff including graduate / field engineers, engineering technicians, exploration teams, laboratory staff and other support personnel.
• Interacts with client and project team in developing scope of services and communicating project progress.
• Works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

Technical Must-Haves :

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering
• Valid drivers license with acceptable violation history

Plusses :

• 1-3+ years of civil engineering
• Construction experience
• KDOT or MDOT work
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) highly preferred
21 days ago