Assistant Project Engineer - Engineering

  • CEI
  • Bentonville, Arkansas
  • Full Time

CEI Engineering Associates is seeking a talented Assistant Project Engineer to join our Bentonville, AR team. Are you a skilled communicator with strong interpersonal skills? If you're passionate about civil engineering and landscape architecture, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Plans, designs, produces and manages civil planning reporting and construction documents from

conceptual phase through construction phase by utilizing software and modeling programs.

Completes assigned tasks that aid CEI in achieving its stated long-term strategic objectives. Displays

an understanding of CEI's Guiding Principles and stated Vision Statement when performing the

following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures

while using judgement when making minor adaptations and modifications. Assignments have clear

and specific objectives and require investigation of limited number of variables. Receives instructions

on specific objectives, complex features, and possible solutions. Assistance given for unusual

problems and normally reviewed for application of sound professional judgement. Performs work

involving conventional plans, technical reports, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment with

relatively few complex features for which there are few precedents. May be assisted by designer,

engineers or technicians and be responsible for a multiple phases of a project.

  1. Assist with preparing and in reviewing cost estimates/projects budgets by estimating projected

project hours. Follows CEI accounting processes including pre-billing forms, review of final invoices,

and addressing client and sub-contractor invoice questions. Reviews activities, costs, operations, and

forecast data to determine project's progress in terms of timeline, costs, and client expectations.

  1. Works with Sr. Project Engineer the Project Engineer in developing reports, specifications,

preliminary hydrology/drainage analysis, plans, plat design, construction schedules, environmental

impact studies, and designs for civil or landscape projects.

  1. Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering

and design documents for review and other uses. Follows CEI design standards when completing

project assignments. Follows CEI Quality Control processes including the revision diary when

completing project assignments.

  1. As directed, communicate with clients, local agencies, peers, and other project team members to

address plan changes, problems, and provide project status reports to involved parties. Attends

regularly scheduled meetings and called ad-hoc meetings. Works with peers and supervisors in a

manner that promotes team work and the overall success of the company as a whole.

  1. Identifies, seeks, and attends continuing education seminars and classes to receive additional

knowledge and/or expertise or to meet licensure requirements.

  1. Assists in training and mentoring Civil Designers, other Assistant Project Engineers and Interns.

  2. Assist with coordinating work with Civil Designers and Interns.

  3. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability

required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

B.S. in an Engineering discipline plus 2 years related experience and/or training.

Job ID: 480222183
Originally Posted on: 6/7/2025

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