Civil Project Engineer

Company: Haley Ward
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Are you searching for a new opportunity to join a growing 100% employee-owned company that offers professional development opportunities, values an excellent work life balance and giving back to your community? Are you looking to be the next industry leader for a company with a culture that collaborates well together, works hard, and has fun while doing so? If so, check out this opportunity to become an employee-owner of Haley Ward, one of the Best Firms to Work For™ in the country ! AND, as an added benefit, we will offer you a $5,000 signing bonus! About Our Company At Haley Ward, our team of close to 300 employee-owners value accountability and collaboration. These values drive us to provide every client with quality service that exceeds their expectations, and is one of the reasons clients routinely return to us for help. Haley Ward’s work philosophy is to take advantage of the benefits of collaboration, mentoring, and face-to-face communication in order to optimize our operations and performance for our clients. Join our team and Haley Ward will provide you: $5,000 signing bonus! Competitive salary Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans or - Paid monthly stipend if you have health insurance elsewhere! Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision Paid Time Off (PTO) Eleven (11) paid holidays, including a creative holiday schedule Life insurance (company paid) Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid) Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts Culture that provides work-life balance, professional development and is community driven And much more! What you can expect to be doing: Haley Ward is looking for a Civil Project Engineer who will plan, organize, design and control the activities of projects to best accomplish the successful completion of all projects to which assigned while operating within the guidelines established by the Project Manager, and within established schedules, budgets, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) policy constraints. Typical projects will entail design of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional site plans. Projects will include site layout and grading as well as utility design (i.e. sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water system, etc.) typically associated with land development work. Responsibilities Supports project team toward preparation of a professional, economical, and effective set of plans and specifications for each individual project. Conducts engineering computations to design difficult and complex engineering projects. Communicates directly with governmental/regulatory staff relative to design concepts and requirements. Represents clients at regulatory agency hearings or meetings. Performs overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans) and reports regularly on project status to Project Manager. Monitors compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications. Responsible for the design concept of the plans and specifications. Consults and advises field engineers, contractors, and inspectors regarding the construction phase of the project. Communicates with the Project Manager on project strategy and matters that may impact the outcome of a project. Assists in preparation of project proposals including scope of work, time schedule, and manpower estimates. Promotes new business for the total company and for own area of expertise. What you will need to succeed: BS in Civil Engineering required. Professional Engineer (PE) license with a minimum of 4 years of related experience OR Engineer in Training (EIT) on track to attain PE license with a minimum of 5 years of related experience. Sound mathematical skills are required. A working knowledge of software such as AutoCAD is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Valid driver's license & reliable transportation required. Working Conditions Work is performed in both office and field settings. Outdoor work is subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather conditions. Work hours are flexible and are subject to change based upon project schedules. Frequent site visits may be necessary. A criminal background check and driving record check will be conducted. Haley Ward is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other federally protected class established by law. Location: Portland, ME - Ability to reliably commute or relocate before starting work (Required)

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