Project Engineer, Civil

ESP Associates • Raleigh, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Project Engineer, you will provide mid-level engineering and technical expertise on civil engineering design projects. This position will prepare, review, and provide guidance for site layout, grading design, retaining wall design, stormwater analysis, permitting, containment structure design, survey coordination, and civil construction support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required)
• 4+ years of related civil engineering experience in the electric utility or consulting industry (required)
• Experience in civil design work related to: site grading, drainage analysis, detention basin design, structural foundation, retaining wall design, geotechnical analysis, pavement design, SPCC design, SW3P design, wetland access roads, and security fencing
• Technical knowledge of design codes and software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, AutoTURN, MicroStation, and stormwater analysis programs) (required)
• Understanding of basic practices for evaluating engineering and design issues
• Mindset for developing better alternatives and recommendations related to the civil group (e.g. structure, processes, software, etc.) with the ability to communicate and apply them accordingly
• Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Exposure to transmission, substation, environmental, right-of-way, construction, and maintenance stakeholders
• Ability to use a collaborative approach when working with peers or clients
• Demonstrate a high level of comfort with sharing knowledge freely
• Ability to identify relevant metrics and ability to apply them to the business, our clients, and projects
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment and/or independently
• Ability to think creatively as it relates to engineering innovation and solutions
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly agile environment

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develop and approve design criteria
• Finalize design models
• Provide construction support during project execution
• Schedule project tasks for the project support team
• Attend client stakeholder meetings
• Interface with multiple utility owners to deliver energy projects
• Complete design review meetings with clients
• Provide input on special design questions
• Attend internal design review meetings

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer Paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses

What This Job Offers

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