Entry-Level Project Engineer

Giles Flythe Engineers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance (medical, dental, and

401k

paid holidays

paid time off

tuition reimbursement

training

professional development

gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. is seeking an entry-level project engineer (EI) in North Carolina to support forensic site inspections, reports, and structural design for residential and commercial properties.

The ideal candidate holds a civil/construction/architectural engineering degree with a structural focus and an EIT certification, plus strong writing and communication skills; travel to sites is required, and teamwork is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, construction or architectural engineering from an accredited engineering program. Preferably a structural engineering focus.
• Engineering Intern Training (EIT) Certification
• Proven technical writing and report writing skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with clients daily.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Willing to perform crawl spaces, attics, basements, and roof inspections. Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, climb and balance.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and AutoCAD.
• Valid Driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site field investigations and structural assessments of existing homes, buildings, or structures.
• Complete forensic structural engineering evaluations and reports.
• Perform residential and commercial structural design.
• Work on construction administration projects.
• Effectively and professionally communicate in writing and verbally with clients, including homeowners, property owners, contractors, engineers, and architects.
• Travel to inspection sites, both residential and commercial.

Skills

Technical writing

Report writing

Communication

Teamwork

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/construction/architectural engineering with structural focus

Engineering Intern Training (EIT) Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

ENTRY LEVEL PROJECT ENGINEER (EI)

Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. is looking for an entry-level engineer in one of our North Carolina offices.

THE WORK YOU WILL PERFORM:

In this role, you will be assisting property owners in solving problems and understanding building and site improvements through forensic site inspections, technical reports, and repair/construction design.

• Perform on-site field investigations and structural assessments of existing homes, buildings, or structures.
• Complete forensic structural engineering evaluations and reports.
• Perform residential and commercial structural design.
• Work on construction administration projects.
• Effectively and professionally communicate in writing and verbally with clients, including homeowners, property owners, contractors, engineers, and architects.
• Travel to inspection sites, both residential and commercial.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, construction or architectural engineering from an accredited engineering program. Preferably a structural engineering focus.
• Engineering Intern Training (EIT) Certification
• Proven technical writing and report writing skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with clients daily.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Willing to perform crawl spaces, attics, basements, and roof inspections. Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, climb and balance.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and AutoCAD.
• Valid Driver's license with a good driving record.

ABOUT GILES FLYTHE ENGINEERS (GFE):

Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. was founded in 2003 with a focus on evaluating buildings and site improvements. We specialize in working with property owners and community associations in problem-solving, repair/maintenance planning, pre-purchase due diligence, cost estimating, and structural design. We work with thousands of properties each year, including commercial real estate, high-rise condominium properties, townhome communities, and single-family residential properties. Our clients include commercial real estate investors/owners, homeowners, community associations, general contractors, and architects.

OUR TEAM

Our team has a wide range of relevant engineering experience, including environmental engineering, structural engineering, site civil engineering, land development, stormwater engineering, mechanical engineering, and building envelope evaluations. We have a highly collaborative culture which enables us to readily draw from the experience and expertise of our team. We embrace a decentralized leadership structure relying on empowered autonomous team members to make most decisions.

WHY WORK FOR GFE?

Giles Flythe Engineers offers a collaborative work environment with a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a clearly defined bonus plan based on individual performance.

Benefits include:

• health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401k
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• training
• professional development
• gym membership reimbursement

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.