Make your mark on local infrastructure. Oates Associates is a 100% employee-owned civil and structural engineering firm dedicated to designing thoughtful infrastructure that strengthens the communities we serve. We combine strong client relationships with technical expertise to turn concepts into reality.
Oates Associates offers a work environment that encourages and supports you during your career development journey. To accommodate our continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and energetic individual for a civil engineering project management position. This position is ideal for a civil engineer that enjoys working on a team, working with clients, and bringing in work on building and site development, drainage, utility, parks and recreation, roadway, trail and campus development projects. Work will be out of our Collinsville, IL and/or St. Louis, MO offices.
Key Responsibilities

Meet with clients and potential clients to discuss projects
Actively participate in team meetings to work effectively with team members
Apply industry-standard practices to complete work on time
Develop person-hour estimates and proposals
Manage scope, schedule, and budgets on multiple projects
Perform and check design calculations, plans, and quantity takeoffs
Work collaboratively with clients, engineers, and managers to develop designs
Develop plans and construction documents
Develop construction cost estimates
Review construction bids to recommend awards and perform construction administration

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering - master's degree is a plus
PE license
5+ years of experience working with both government and private clients in Missouri and Illinois
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D and MicroStation
Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills
Strong technical skills in one or more of the following areas is a plus:
- Hydrology and Hydraulics
- Development Review for Municipalities
- Multi-Use Path and Park Design
- Commercial Site Design
- Water and Sewer Design
- Road, Parking Lot, and Pavement Design

Why Oates Associates?

100% employee-owned through an ESOP
Collaborative, people-first culture
Flexible schedules and hybrid work opportunities
Commitment to personal and professional development

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $80,000 - $115,000 annually
Annual bonus opportunities
100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Flex-time and hybrid work options
Paid time off, including holidays
Health and wellness program with incentives
Professional development support (licensure, training, conferences)
Community involvement, company-sponsored events, and team-building activities

At Oates Associates, you are not just a number. You are an owner and a valued contributor. We offer the small-firm feel with big-project impact, empowering our engineers to grow their careers while shaping their communities.
As a 100% employee-owned firm through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Oates Associates is committed to personal and professional growth and long-term success.
Oates Associates is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
If you're ready to take the lead on impactful civil engineering projects while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.

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