Project Engineer

Terracon•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. Work may include leading or performing field investigations, engineering analyses, calculations, recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and preparation or review of related reports. Review drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track project progress and budgets, recommend changes, and research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for reports. Apply sound engineering principles and communicate complex engineering matters to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Projects may involve existing or proposed work across sectors such as public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial. This is a fully competent engineering professional role responsible for managing detailed phases of moderately sized and complex projects. The Project Engineer independently performs a variety of projects or selected segments of larger projects, plans and coordinates assigned work, and works with senior-level project managers to gain experience managing larger and more complex projects. The role works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer and begins the documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Minimum 5–8 years of experience.
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards on all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management.
Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects, and promote consistent quality standards and practices in project and proposal delivery.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
Prepare proposals and reports for projects of varying sizes and complexity, and perform quality-control reviews of proposals written by others.
Evaluate complex laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
Advise junior-level project team members and supervise graduate, field, and project engineering staff.
Work directly with clients and project teams to develop scopes of services and communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations.
Write and prepare routine and complex engineering reports detailing services provided, findings, and recommendations.
Participate in marketing, sales, and business development.
Work with senior-level project managers on more complex and larger projects.
Begin the documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.