Sr Field Engineer Civil

Zachry Group•Charlotte, NC

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Senior Field Civil Engineer to join our Charlotte, NC office. The ideal candidate will lead exciting Civil Construction projects and be responsible for monitoring construction activities associated with building industrial facilities. This hands-on role requires strong technical skills and often involves working closely with construction crews and resolving issues that arise during construction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum 12 years of Site Civil Engineering experience.
Engineer in Training Certification and working towards Professional Engineer licensure.
AutoCAD and Civil 3D proficiency.
Experience with grading and Earthwork site design.
Experience with stormwater drainage analysis utilizing Autodesk Storm & Sanitary Analysis (SSA).
Environmental Permitting knowledge (NPDES, wetlands, 404, Phase 1 ESA).
Site layout experience (parking, access, roadways, ADA compatibility).
Experience with Roadway / Paving design & specifications.
Surveying knowledge (topographical, boundary, plats, coordinate systems).
Geotechnical knowledge (sitework prep, roadway / heavy haul paving design)
Security gate / fencing design.
Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills (Verbal and Written).

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, design and manage permits for civil engineering, land development and infrastructure projects.
Conduct site visits to ensure that the construction work aligns with design specifications and blueprints.
Prepare and modify engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates and design plans for projects using engineering and design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.).
Establish and verify survey control, lay out secondary control points for building elements like columns and walls.
Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, test and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics and topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of projects.
Recommend new approaches and ideas that continuously improve efficiency and services performed.
Collaborate with team members on project tasks and assignments.
Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
Interact with architects, consultants, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
Responsible for the design and safety of temporary structures used during construction.
Consider construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors in planning stages and risk analysis.
Perform material take offs for steel and concrete on industrial projects.
Write technical specifications and scopes of work for steel, concrete, and geotechnical materials.
Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.