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Project Accountant:  To apply, click here:  https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=52575

The Project Accountant will assist senior staff in the management of projects and project data from inception and planning of the project, through the life of the project, until project closeout. He/she will be an active member of the project team and will interface directly with the Project Manager and others working on the project, with additional interface with corporate accounting staff as necessary.

The primary duties of this position are: Assisting Project Managers in the financial budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning for new projects; Setting up projects in the firm’s database for proper tracking of project costs, resources, and financial performance; Preparing project invoices; tracking and taking action on outstanding invoices in accordance with the firm’s collection procedures; Preparing project, project manager, and department performance reports; Monitoring project performance against budgets and schedules and providing weekly summaries to project managers; Assisting in the development of change order requests to support modifications to contract compensation, schedule, and/or scope of work

Requirements include:  High school diploma or equivalent; minimum 1 year of experience in an accounting position; and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project. In addition, position requires an individual with high detail and customer service orientation, assertiveness, willingness to take initiative, as well as the ability to multi-task and self-manage.

Preferred Qualifications include:  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience, project management, project cost accounting experience, and billing experience, Deltek Vision experience, and experience working for an Architecture or Engineering firm.

Receptionist:  To apply, click here:   https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=50697

The primary duties of this position include answering phones, greeting visitors, preparing outgoing and distributing incoming mail, preparing correspondence, filing, and other clerical activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of one year receptionist experience; excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills; a professional and positive demeanor; and basic understanding of Corel Office Suite and Microsoft Office Suite. This is a full-time position. The work schedule is 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday through Friday.

Land Survey Instrument Operator:   To apply, click here:   https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=47837

The primary duties of this position include working as a member of survey crew performing boundary, topographic, ALTA, right-of-way, and as-built surveys; operating and maintaining survey equipment; taking field notes; collecting data; performing calculations; reducing, copying and filing collected data; assuming the role of Acting Survey Crew Leader for short periods of time on routine jobs, and assisting in training less experienced Instrument Operators and Rod Persons. Dependability and detail-orientation are also essential.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; at least 1 year of experience as an Instrument Operator; and a current, valid driver’s license.

Prefer candidates with a Land Surveying Certificate or an Associate’s degree in Land Surveying.

The primary duties of this position include preparing CAD drawings and supervising the production of CAD drawings from oral or written instructions; organizing the production of large, complex sets of plans and specifications, running plots and copies on small and large format copiers; laying out details and performing preliminary and pre-final design for review by Engineer; preparing project correspondence and maintaining project files; communicating with survey personnel regarding project requirements; reading and interpreting field notes; interpreting plan information for use by the survey personnel; reading and understanding complex deeds and easement descriptions; performing detailed calculations and quantity takeoffs; preparing budgets and resources requirements for projects; preparing cost estimates and processing shop drawings and documents for review by Engineer; preparing hand-drafted documents as required; and preparing print orders, print budgets, and reviewing printing invoices.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; four years of related transportation experience; and three years of Microstation experience.

Preferred qualifications include GeoPak / AutoCAD experience.

Staff Planner:   To apply, click here:  https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=46332

Primary duties of this position include:  community visioning; economic, demographic, environmental or land use policy research; data synthesis and analysis; mapping; site feasibility studies; and public meetings.

Candidates should possess a BS in Urban and Community Planning or related field, with a minimum of two years of experience working in the public sector. Familiarity with comprehensive and current planning, strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to speak in front of groups and facilitate meetings are required. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and ArcMap are also required.

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in Planning or related field, experience preparing comprehensive plans, and familiarity with AutoCAD technologies.

Buidling Design Engineer  To apply, click here: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=44009

Primary responsibilities of this position include: project pursuit and client management, planning and defining project scope, developing schedules, time and cost estimating, quality control, risk analysis and management, establishing and meeting department revenue, income, billing, and utilization objectives, and the general management and mentoring of MEP design staff. Additional specific responsibilities will include: the planning and design of projects with the objective of coordinating MEP services with other departments, preparing and maintaining project correspondence and files, preparing and modifying reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and construction observation.

Requirements: BS or MS in mechanical engineering, P.E. with license in Missouri and 4 years of MEP experience.

HVAC design experience required.

Structural Engineer  To apply, click here:  https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=42793

Primary responsibilities of this position include:  Developing overall sketches/plans needed to prepare Structural Concept Drawings for projects; communicating concepts to staff who will be preparing detailed drawings; and in some situations, preparing the detailed drawings;  Performing accurate calculations of structural loads and structure specifications to meet project requirements. Structures include: framing, beams, columns, bracing, foundations, piers, piles, footings and other required structures;  Assisting in the preparation of capital cost estimates;  Developing designs and performing calculations to verify workability of structural details; using AutoCAD to produce accurate, professional drawings;  Communicating with Department and/or Project Manager regarding the scope and tasks of the project and informing Department and/or Project Manager of work status, workload, progress of the work, and engineering budget;  Using reference materials for steel and concrete codes as well as other reference material as necessary to accomplish tasks;  Attending project planning and progress meetings in order to contribute professional expertise and to participate as a member of project teams.

Additional responsibilities of this position will include: Using reference materials as necessary to complete engineering tasks; consistently updating knowledge of technology and advancement in the field, and keeping abreast of new developments, methods and procedures;  Assisting in field work inspections and surveying as assigned and performing other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Structural Department Manager;  Assisting in marketing company expertise and services.

Requirements of this position include: Bachelor's Degree in Structural/Civil Engineering; E.I.T. designation; minimum of 2 years in professional position with relevant background and leadership/supervisory responsibility; knowledge and ability to perform calculations quickly and accurately; experience with pre-stressed concrete design; familiarity with reference materials and where/how to find information needed in professional work; excellent communication skills with ability to coordinate work with other staff members; strong organization skills to effectively manage time and resources in the most efficient manner; commitment to maintaining the company's professional image and reputation with error free work.

Preferred qualifications include: Master's degree; experience with light gauge steel design

The primary duties of this position include reducing field-acquired data and preparing AutoCAD drawings for topographic and as-built surveys.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; sound knowledge of trigonometry, geometry, algebra, coordinate geometry; two years of related experience and/or training; at least one year of field experience; and a thorough working knowledge of CAD, survey computations, field note reduction, and plan interpretation and preparation.

Prefer candidates with 5 years of related experience and three years of field experience.

The primary duties of this position are direction and management of Site Design services including: project pursuit and client management, planning and defining project scope, activity planning, developing schedules, time and cost estimating, quality control, risk analysis and management, establishing and meeting department revenue, income, billing, and utilization objectives, and management and mentoring of Site Design staff. Additional specific responsibilities will include analysis of reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data for planning and design of projects; performing stormwater and detention calculations; preparing project correspondence and maintaining project files; laying out preliminary utility locations for planning purposes; corresponding with various utilities; coordinating utility locations and services on development plans; preparing and modifying reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects; observing construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans; interpreting complex deed descriptions and easement documents; and preparing planning and zoning applications for various municipalities and attending public meetings in support of applications.

Requirements: - BS or MS in civil engineering; licensed professional engineer in Missouri; 15 years of site design experience and 5 years of project management experience; presentation, marketing, interviewing, and listening skills.

Prefer candidates with AutoCAD and Civil 3-D experience.

The primary duties of this position include preparing CAD drawings from oral or written instructions; organizing the production of small, repetitive sets of plans, running plots and copies on small and large format copiers; laying out standard details; performing simple preliminary design for review by manager; preparing project correspondence and maintaining project files; performing routine calculations and quantity takeoffs; preparing print orders; and preparing hand drafted documents as required.

Requirements include an Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or one or more years related experience and/or training, and a basic operational understanding of Autocad. Prefer candidates with electrical experience.

The primary duties of this position include preparing CAD drawings from oral or written instructions; organizing the production of small, repetitive sets of plans, running plots and copies on small and large format copiers; laying out standard details and performing simple preliminary design for review by manager; preparing project correspondence and maintaining project files; preparing standard staking information for field crews; reading, understanding, drawing and plotting from simple deeds and easement descriptions; reading and interpreting field notes, communicating with land survey personnel regarding project requirements, providing plan interpretation for land survey personnel; performing routine calculations and quantity takeoffs; preparing print orders; preparing hand drafted documents as required, construction observation including sampling fresh concrete.

Requirements include an Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, 4 or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; and a basic operational understanding of Autocad and civil/site design software. 

The primary duties of this position include coordination of pipeline survey projects from project onset to deliverable. More specifically, planning and defining project scope, activity planning, developing schedules, time and cost estimating, quality control, risk analysis and management, team leadership, and communication with internal and external customers. Some travel will be required.

Requirements: - Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Survey Crew Leader, familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office suite products, and a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by survey field personnel.

Prefer candidates with pipeline survey experience and project management experience

We are seeking a Professional Land Surveyor to lead the Land Survey efforts in our Macon, Missouri office. The primary duties of this position involve performing in-office and field tasks associated with land surveying and civil engineering including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, Alta surveys, and construction staking.  More specifically, duties include consulting with clients, preparing proposals and contracts, activity planning, developing schedules, leadership and management of survey staff, deed and plan research and review, survey computations and data collection, computer-aided design and drafting, performing quality control and review of design plans, maintaining filing system on survey projects, performing billing functions, and maintaining survey equipment. This is an excellent leadership opportunity for our growing office in north Missouri.

Requirements include: a professional license in Missouri, minimum of five years related experience, client relations skills, the ability to work independently without direct supervision, and experience with GPS and robotic total station equipment. The position also requires the ability to engage in above-average amounts of physical activity, primarily walking, as well as occasional travel. The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

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The primary duties of this position include planning and defining project scope, activity planning, developing schedules, time and cost estimating quality control, risk analysis and management, as well as full involvement with project pursuit. Extensive field work and travel may be required. The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or closely related field, or a two- or four-year technical degree from a recognized technical institute and more than 5 years of related experience and/or training such as previous employment with a pipeline operating company or systems integrator; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong background in PLC, HMI, RTU, instrumentation, control devices, and measurement a plus.

The primary duties of this position include planning and defining project scope, activity planning, developing schedules, time and cost estimating quality control, risk analysis and management, as well as full involvement with project pursuit. Extensive field work and travel may be required. The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or closely related field, or a two- or four-year technical degree from a recognized technical institute and more than 5 years of experience and/or training such as NACE; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 SKW is always looking for great engineers to add to our team. If you are a licensed, professional engineer, but do not see a current posting that fits your skill set or area of interest, we would still like to hear from you. Submit your resume online today. We will review your qualifications with respect to our immediate and projected needs and contact you if there is a match. Resumes will be kept on file for a period of two years.

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