Civil Engineer - Assistant Project Manager

Fleming Engineering Inc; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FEI, Arden, NC, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Civil Engineering to support land development projects from conception through construction. You will collaborate with project managers and regulatory agencies to keep timelines, budgets, and quality on track, while developing practical solutions and documentation.

You will apply AutoCAD Civil 3D for grading, drainage, and utility design, assist with permitting, and communicate clearly with internal teams and clients to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
• 2+ years of land development experience.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers to deliver accurate, high-quality land development projects.
• Help keep projects on track by supporting schedules, budgets, and overall performance.
• Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies to move projects through approvals.
• Prepare plans, reports, specifications, and construction documents; assist with permitting and agency coordination.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Clear communication

Team-oriented mindset

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Ajera

Project management software

Job description

Assistant Project Manager – Civil Engineering

Arden, NC | Engineering

Grow Your Career. Build Real Projects.

Looking to take the next step in your civil engineering career? At FEI, you won’t just support projects—you’ll be part of building them from the ground up. We’re seeking an Assistant Project Manager who’s ready to grow their technical skills, gain project management experience, and work alongside a team that values collaboration, accountability, and doing things the right way.

What You’ll Do

Support Project Success

• Partner with Project Managers to deliver accurate, high-quality land development projects


• Help keep projects on track by supporting schedules, budgets, and overall performance

Design & Technical Work

• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to design:
  
  
  
  • Grading and erosion control plans
  
  
  • Water, sewer, and stormwater systems
  
  
  
  


• Apply survey data and develop a strong understanding of how it impacts design

Coordinate & Communicate

• Work with clients and regulatory agencies to move projects through approvals


• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and efficient project delivery

Documentation & Problem Solving

• Prepare plans, reports, specifications, and construction documents


• Assist with permitting and agency coordination


• Identify challenges, gather information, and help develop practical solutions

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)


• 2+ years of land development experience


• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D


• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability


• Clear communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• North Carolina EI (Engineer-in-Training) registration


• Experience with Ajera or similar project management software


• Familiarity with permitting processes and agency coordination

Why FEI?

• Hands-on experience with real projects and real responsibility


• A supportive team environment focused on growth and development


• Exposure to a wide range of land development work


• Consistent schedule:


• Mon–Thu: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM


• Fri: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering accurate, high-quality work


• Building strong relationships with teammates and clients


• Growing your technical and project management skills


• Contributing to efficient, well-run projects

Additional Information

• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the U.S.


• FEI does not provide visa sponsorship at this time