Current Employment Opportunities

BME Associates is currently seeking a Project Engineer that will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of project oriented engineering.  BME is a privately held consulting Engineering and Land Surveying firm operating as a Design Professional Corporation (DPC) in the state of New York with approximately 30 employees. The Project Engineer will be responsible for the implementation of individual projects at the direction of the Department Head and Project Manager and will coordinate workload, scheduling and prioritization for their assigned projects.  As an engineering professional, the Project Engineer carries a first-line of responsibility for the quality and accuracy of technical work products.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Scheduling and prioritization of work tasks within assigned project group to meet defined deadlines;
• Coordination of information flow between other internal work groups to affect timely and efficient completion of project tasks as assigned by the Project Manager;
• Responsible for execution of engineering and design in all conventional aspects of the subject matter;
• Plans and conducts work requiring independent judgement and evaluation;
• Directs basic and performs complex Civil 3D drafting;
• Directs basic designs and calculations, such as grades and utility locations;
• Performs complex designs and calculations;
• Directs quantity takeoffs and basic construction cost estimates;
• Assists in preparation of project specifications and project documentation;
• Performs basic and complex site observations and drawing reviews;
• Directs and performs project base data collection;
• Will check drawings for quality assurance purposes and governing agency requirements;
• Maintains excellent communications and relations with government agency personnel;
• Maintains client relations; and
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education and/or experience: 

4 year degree in civil engineering or equivalent is required; 5 years’ experience in multiple aspects of civil engineering design; Civil 3D knowledge essential; Professional Engineer licensure or eligibility desired.

BME Associates is currently seeking a Design Engineer that will be responsible for general design of all components of project sites. BME is a privately held consulting Engineering and Land Surveying firm operating as a Design Professional Corporation (DPC) in the state of New York with approximately 30 employees. The selected candidate will report directly to the Engineering Department Manager and will perform their tasks under the direction of the Project Engineer and Project Manager. Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.

A representative list of the essential functions and responsibilities for the position includes the following:

• Responsible for execution of calculations and design in all conventional aspects of site engineering;
• Plans and conducts work requiring independent judgment and evaluation;
• Ability to perform most assignments with instructions as to the general results required;
• Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems;
• Maintains excellent communications and relations with government agency personnel;
• Performs basic and complex CAD drafting and Civil 3D design;
• Performs basic designs and calculations, such as grades and utility locations;
• Assists with complex designs and calculations;
• Performs quantity take-offs and basic construction cost estimates;
• Assists in preparation of project specifications and project documentation;
• Performs basic site observations and drawing reviews;
• Performs project base data collection;
• Will check drawings for quality assurance purposes; and
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education and / or experience:

4 year degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience / training in civil engineering including grading, drainage and infrastructure design; CAD and Civil 3D knowledge essential; eligibility to take PE or FE examination desired.

BME Associates is currently seeking a Land Surveyor that will be responsible for general surveying related components of all project sites. BME is a privately held consulting Engineering and Land Surveying firm operating as a Design Professional Corporation (DPC) in the state of New York with approximately 35 employees in two offices (Fairport and Geneva). The selected candidate will perform their tasks under the direction of the Survey Crew Chief and Project Surveyor. BME offers a very competitive and generous benefits package including paid time off and health care contributions.

The primary responsibilities of the field Surveyor as a member of the field crew are focused on outside activities, including detailed project record keeping and utilizing proper field surveying methods and techniques.

A representative list of the essential functions and responsibilities for the position includes the following:

Field:

• Participate in daily tasks of survey crew;
• Compute right-of-way and property lines;
• Research property records;
• Accurately measures and records notes and sketches of work performed;
• Collect and prepare data files for property plats and topographical maps;
• Routine maintenance and calibrations of field equipment; and
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education and / or experience:

High School diploma or equivalent required, Associates degree preferred; 2 year field experience preferred; basic CAD skills; general computer literacy. For office Surveyor, more advanced CAD and computer skills are required.

BME Associates is currently seeking a Surveyor Crew Chief with functions as the lead staff member among a field survey crew. BME is a privately held consulting Engineering and Land Surveying firm operating as a Design Professional Corporation (DPC) in the state of New York with approximately 35 employees in two offices (Fairport and Geneva). The selected candidate will report directly to the Survey Office Manager and will perform their tasks under the direction of the Project Surveyor and Project Manager. BME offers a very competitive and generous benefits package, including paid time off and health care contributions.

The Survey Crew Chief undertake all of the outlined activities and functions of a survey, with the added responsibilities of coordination with engineering groups and overall responsibility for field work of their specific survey crew.

A representative list of the essential functions and responsibilities for the position includes the following:

• Supervise, direct and participate in daily tasks of survey crew;
• Compute right-of-way and property lines;
• Research property records;
• Verify land ownership for plans and plats according to public records;
• Collect and prepare data files for property plats and topographical maps;
• Accurately measures and records notes and sketches of work performed;
• In-office responsibilities include compilation and tabulation of field data;
• Coordination and communication with engineering groups pertaining to field requirements and data;
• Continues training in current survey technology and techniques;
• Responsible for Quality Assurance of all work performed by survey field crew; and
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education and / or experience:

Associates degree or higher preferred; 5-6 years field experience; basic CAD skills; general computer literacy.

BME Associates is currently seeking a Site Planner and/ or Landscape Architect that will be responsible to prepare and assist in the general design of land and site planning tasks for development projects. BME is a privately held Site Engineering consulting firm that serves the land development industry of the greater Rochester region. The firm operates as a Design Professional Corporation (DPC) in the State of New York with 35 employees. The candidate would perform tasks under the direction of the Project Manager, Senior Landscape Architect or Engineering Department Head and work collaboratively with other members of the design team.

A representative list of the essential functions and responsibilities for the position includes the following:

• Responsible for preparation of Land Planning and Site Planning design for residential, commercial, institutional and recreational uses;
• Prepares feasibility and property investigation studies and performs site reconnaissance;
• Prepares conceptual development plans and master site plans for land use;
• Prepares various development applications to include rezoning, special use permits, concept, site plans and variances, etc.; and
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5 to 10 years of professional experience in Land Planning and/or Landscape Architecture;
• Employment history in a design-driven studio environment;
• Experience in contributing to collaborative project teams;
• Demonstrated site and land planning design and technical skills;
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and MS Office; and
• Professional licensure preferred but not required.

BME Associates is currently seeking a Sr. Environmental / Wetland Specialist to join our team. BME is a privately held consulting Engineering and Land Surveying firm operating as a Design Professional Corporation (DPC) in the state of New York with approximately 30 employees. The selected candidate will report directly to the Environmental Services Leader and will perform their tasks under the direction of the Project Manager, and work in tandem with the Design Team.

The Sr. Environmental Specialist is responsible to conduct and develop environmental investigations, reports, and field analysis for project sites. Environmental Services include wetland delineations, permitting, mitigation, design, and monitoring. Stream restoration design, endangered species surveys and assessments, natural resource management/site investigations, as well as other similarly related environmental tasks.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementation of site environmental investigations;
• Independent drafting of technical reports and documents;
• Independent preparation and administration of public agency permits;
• Assists with the development and monitoring of project budgets;
• Maintains excellent communications and relations with both the private sector and government agency personnel;
• Presentation of environmental reports and findings to clients and regulatory agencies;
• Performs CADD drafting; and
• Review drawings for quality assurance purposes.

Sr. Environmental Specialist will be trained to become the Environmental Department Manager.

Education and/or experience: 

Minimum 2 year degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or equivalent is required; other appropriate environmental certifications are desirable, 4 or more years combined experience in environmental investigation, field analysis, report writing, and government agency coordination; CADD experience required.