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Department: | Engineering |
Location: | Escazú, San Jose |
Project Engineer
CA | GA | NY | CR
About Sherwood
Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm that is committed to investing in and embracing people, communities and the environment.
Our team has delivered net zero energy and net zero carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs and more for thousands of clients in the region and across the globe. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes. Our focus is on the conservation and management of the consumption of all site resources — carbon, energy, water, and waste. We’ve worked on over thirty award-winning projects, and our work has been published locally and internationally.
Founded in 2003, our award-winning projects include Hudson Yards in New York (the largest private real estate development in U.S. history), San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, revitalization of the iconic waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the 35 square-km Baietan Urban Area Plan in the heart of Guangzhou, China.
Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet. Will you join us?
Role Summary
At Sherwood Design Engineers, we value collaboration that incorporates multiple perspectives, and believe that diverse ideas produce more robust and equitable solutions. We have an amazing opportunity for a driven and curious Project Engineer focused on civil design to support our team. The successful candidate will have a passion for sustainable design, building and maintaining client relationships and directing quality management processes to ensure work remains on track. The Project Engineer should be able to delegate work to design engineers, as he/she leverages and promotes each team member's strengths, in search to create added value to our services. This candidate should be prepared to work on projects throughout the country and internationally.
Minimum Skills
Typically 6+ years of industry experience
Licenciate’s degree in Civil Engineering
Extensive experience with Site Grading, Earthwork Calculations, Road Design, Drainage (Calculations & Reports), Utility Layout & Sizing, Technical Report Writing for different types of projects (industrial, residential, hospitality)
Proficiency in Civil 3D and knowledge of other civil programs (Infraworks, Storm and Sanitary Sewer Analysis, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, etc.)
Previous experience in coordinating and leading a design team to accomplish project completion
Previous experience in putting together plan set packages and providing redlines for design engineers and drafters
Works independently under general supervision
Exercise sound judgment on design decisions and in application of standard methods
Work with multiple site base files oriented in different coordinate frames and varying units
Civil infrastructure inspection experience
Ability to travel to other offices/sites as needed (B1 american visa preferred)
English proficiency (B2+/C1).
Incorporated to CFIA
B1 driver’s license
Preferred Skills
Certifications or other sustainability-oriented accreditation preferred
Design Build project experience, especially those with experience in industrial (process) oriented construction fields.
Knowledge of GIS principles
Expected Outcomes
Plans, designs, and oversees civil engineering projects, such as airports,, buildings, channels, dams, harbors, irrigation systems, pipelines, power plants, railroads, roads, sewage systems,, and water supply
Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project
Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering, and advanced mathematics
Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for project
Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards
Use of computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
What We Offer
Flexible working - with one Friday off every month and hybrid schedule
Possibility of working on international projects and with US based teams
Birthday Leave
Private Health Insurance with Panamerican Life Insurance Group
Learning and Development stipend to use as you see fit
Fun team events, lunches and happy hours to get to know colleagues outside of work
A tangible opportunity to truly help the environment!
Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.