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Senior Project Engineer - J.D. Hair & Associates

Seattle, WA  

J. D. Hair & Associates (JDH&A) is an engineering firm that specializes in trenchless engineering and design services with headquarters located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Trenchless engineering is most closely aligned with civil engineering and is associated with construction methods such as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), microtunneling, Direct Pipe, and conventional auger boring. Trenchless construction is routinely used to install pipelines and utilities where minimal surface disruption is necessary or when conventional trenching is not practical. Founded in 1987, JDH&A was one of the first trenchless-focused engineering firms and has since been involved in some of the most significant and challenging trenchless projects ever completed. JDH&A remains a recognized leader in the specialized field of trenchless engineering and design. Our team is growing and seeking experienced engineers to join our staff.

JDH&A is a wholly owned subsidiary of Michels Corporation, a global leader in trenchless infrastructure construction. Michels Corporation is one of the largest and most diversified contractors in North America and is an industry leader in various utility and civil infrastructure sectors.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will apply engineering knowledge and experience to solve problems with limited guidance from senior engineers.  You will prepare calculations and supplemental analyses associated with trenchless construction projects and create drawing plans in AutoCAD to support trenchless design and construction.  You will have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, whether verbally or in writing, with clients and team members and have the ability to collaborate work efforts with others and review work performed by larger project teams.  You will lead or assist in the preparation of proposals and cost estimates.  You will have the willingness to learn and assist with all aspects of trenchless construction projects.  

The starting salary range for this position is $95,000 – $124,000 annually. This information reflects the expected base salary range for this position. Pay will be determined based on an individual’s skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. The full salary range for an experience employee in this position is $95,000 - $133,000 annually.

Why JDH&A?  

  • Our engineering solutions extend the limits of possibilities in construction
  • We believe client expectations are a baseline we strive to exceed
  • We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Michels Corporation, a global leader in infrastructure construction
  • As a member of the Michels Family of Companies, we are supported by a comprehensive network of specialized services and capabilities
  • Michels invests an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
  • Work experience under licensed Professional Engineers to be used towards obtaining PE licensure
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan.  Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan 

 Why you?

  • You have a strong attention to detail
  • You enjoy working on unique and specialized scopes of work
  • You relish new challenges while using state-of-the-art methods and technology
  •  You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
  •  You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated 

What It Takes

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil engineering or related engineering field from an ABET accredited program
  • 5+ years of engineering experience
  • 3+ years of experience with trenchless design (HDD, microtunneling, Direct Pipe, or conventional auger boring)
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to readily attain PE licensure
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office
  • Proficient user of AutoCAD
  • Solid understanding of civil design and drawings
  • Strong ability for critical thinking and problem solving
  • Ability to accommodate occasional travel for meetings, site visits, and short-term construction assignments
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
  • Proficiency in the German language is beneficial, but not a requirement for the position

This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Expected Salary Range

$95,000 - $124,000 USD

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