Associate Pavement Engineer

NCE | Engineering & Environmental Services; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in engineering is actively seeking an experienced Associate Engineer to join their Pavements and Materials Group in Richmond, California. This role requires a B.S. with over 15 years of experience in pavements, focusing on public sector projects. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects, develop proposals, and ensure high client satisfaction. A California PE is desired, and relocation to the Richmond office is required. The salary range is competitive, between $140,000 and $170,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in pavements with a public sector focus.
• Lead and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Prepare and win successful proposals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• California PE or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team in pavement engineering projects.
• Act as a project manager for various local agency street designs.
• Maintain NCE’s reputation with state and local agencies.
• Work towards improving client's pavement designs and techniques.

Skills

Client satisfaction

Project management

Proposal writing

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of asphalt concrete

Education

B.S. in relevant field

M.S. in pavement-related field

Ph.D. in pavement-related field

Job description

NCE is actively seeking an experienced Associate Engineer to join our Pavements and Materials Group in Richmond, California. If you enjoy a challenging career in pavement engineering, this opportunity may be for you!

We would like someone to help lead our talented team in Northern California and throughout California helping clients improve their pavements, whether through improved designs, specifications, maintenance and rehabilitation techniques or management. As an Associate Engineer, you would have the opportunity to work on a variety of pavement engineering and materials related projects. These include primarily California local agency street design and rehabilitation, acting as a project manager and working directly with clients. NCE also works with the Caltrans pavement program, San Francisco International Airport, the Port of Oakland, among others. In addition, this is the type of position where you could bring in your own focus and establish a direction for the company’s work.

You should have a proven track record of successful project management, strong client skills, writing and winning pavement proposals, and presenting your work to clients and at conferences. You will work with NCE staff to win new research projects and bring together the resources that will assure the high-quality outcomes NCE delivers. If desired, continued participation on national committees (e.g., TRB, ASTM, ACPA, AAPT) is highly encouraged. The ability to maintain NCE’s reputation with state and local agencies in your areas of technical expertise is a must, which will include business development and client interaction (including travel). Our goal is to provide superior consulting services, resulting in highly satisfied clients, and staff that continue to grow. Relocation to the NCE Richmond office location is required, though flexibility exists on terms.

At NCE, Engineers are encouraged and supported to innovate, investigate, discover, and learn. NCE fosters a collaborative work environment and provides avenues that encourage sharing knowledge, experiences, and new and creative ideas.

Qualifications (Must Have)

• B.S. with 15+ years of experience in pavements with a public sector focus – cities, counties, airports, ports.
• Proven record of client satisfaction and an ability to lead and manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare successful proposals and win projects.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• California PE or ability to obtain California Professional Engineer registration within 6 months of hiring.
• Solid understanding of asphalt concrete and concrete materials and Caltrans and Greenbook pavement specifications and methods.

Qualifications (Nice To Have)

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a pavement-related field.
• California Professional Engineer registration.
• Extensive network of local agency contacts.
• Experience acting as Contract Manager on multi-consultant teams for large CA agencies
• Ability to support NCE’s engineering assignments by providing technical input.
• Ability to mentor and supervise engineering staff.
• Ability and willingness to make presentations, teach, and engage clients and staff.

Working Conditions: Mainly office setting, travel as required, field visits as needed.

Salary Range is $140,000 to $170,000+ annually, DOE.