Entry-Level Project Engineer

Scout & Co. Engineering • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Scout & Co. is seeking a highly motivated Land Development Project Engineer to join its Charlotte, North Carolina team. The role works closely with Construction Project Managers and clients to complete land development design, planning, and permitting for design/build projects. The position involves contributing to projects in multifamily residential, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and industrial sectors, with a focus on site developability, cost, constructability, and successful project completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Nice To Haves

• Land development experience as an intern or co-op is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with design/build professionals and clients to understand project requirements.
• Research and collect site-specific due diligence to initiate the land development process.
• Design and draft land development plans for multifamily residential, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and industrial projects.
• Review outside drawings and reports to assist the Project Management team.
• Perform site investigative due diligence and work with the contracting team to value engineer sites.
• Prepare schematic site plans, grading plans, and utility plans to illustrate site developability based on site constraints.
• Perform stormwater detention analysis, site utility design, and earthwork analysis to inform site planning for cost and constructability.
• Meet with customers to review concept plans, discuss advantages of multiple approaches, and define project direction with the design/build contracting team.
• Coordinate and value engineer design plans with other disciplines, including geotechnical, structural, and architectural teams.

Benefits

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Traditional and Roth 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement for associates.
• Scholarship for associates’ children, up to $28,000 per child.
• One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
• One week of paid volunteer leave each year.
• 100% charitable match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level