Project Engineer

CAGE Engineering, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to enhance their site development projects. This role offers the chance to manage site planning, stormwater management, and utility design while collaborating with clients and subconsultants. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in Civil 3D and a passion for problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on professional growth, this opportunity allows you to take ownership of your work and play a pivotal role in impactful land development projects. Join a team that values innovation and teamwork, and make a significant difference in your career.

Benefits

401k with Match

Paid Sabbatical

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Charitable Match Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on site development.
• Strong foundation in stormwater management and utility design.

Responsibilities

• Manage site planning and stormwater management calculations.
• Attend client and municipal meetings for project approvals.

Skills

Site Grading Design

Stormwater Management

Utility Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

CAD Civil 3D

Job description

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We are seeking a skilled and motivated Project Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in site development projects, managing site planning, stormwater management, utility design, and construction documents under the guidance of a Project Manager. You will also have the opportunity to attend client and municipal meetings, coordinate with subconsultants, and contribute to the approval process for various development projects.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive civil engineer with 2+ years of experience who thrives in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is eager to take on greater project responsibilities while advancing their technical expertise. If you have a strong foundation in Civil 3D, site grading, stormwater management, and utility design, this position offers an excellent opportunity to refine your skills while working on impactful land development projects.

This role is also perfect for an engineer who enjoys teamwork, takes initiative, and wants to mentor junior staff. If you're looking for a company that encourages innovation, efficiency, and professional growth, this is an opportunity to take ownership of your work, build client relationships, and play a critical role in successful project execution.

Typically Reports To: Project Manager

Typical Years of Experience: 3+

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package looks to provide not only best-in-class solutions for our associates and their families but provides a culture where entrepreneurial associates are able to create their own success.

• Opportunity to advance your career quickly, through a healthy combination of challenge & support from leaders whose purpose is to help you succeed.
• Advancement of not only your technical skills, but also guidance and exposure to business management principles.
• Traditional and Roth 401k with 401k match.
• Paid sabbatical every five years of employment.
• Charitable match opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage site planning, stormwater management calculations, utility design, preliminary and final construction documents, stormwater pollution prevention plans, completion of permit documents, and other reports with the direction and guidance of the project manager.
• Manage project communication with clients and build trust and relationships with clients through consistent delivery of quality products and service.
• Utilizes time management and organizational skills to excel at project tasks.
• Prioritize projects tasks for multiple ongoing projects.
• Attend client/municipal meetings with the project manager to review project issues and pursue project approval, including technical meetings and public hearings with the direction and guidance of the project manager.
• Attend project meetings with the direction and guidance of the project manager.
• Coordinates with project subconsultants to obtain the necessary information for project design.
• Continuously meets all deadlines or informs the project manager well in advance if a deadline cannot be met due to extenuating circumstances.
• Assist the project team in preparing the project schedule and include all necessary tasks to define the critical path.
• Develops a team first mentality and devotes discretionary effort as needed to help the team succeed whenever necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3+ years of experience.
• EIT credentials (passing of the FE exam) preferred, but not required.
• Proficient with CAD Civil 3D software.
• Possess a firm understanding of engineering design for all aspects of site development such as site grading design, utility design, and storm management design.
• Focused, motivated, and results oriented.
• Embraces teamwork approach and possesses strong communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a firm understanding of project flow and necessary project tasks.
• Possesses the ability to guide and mentor junior staff.

WHY CAGE?

At CAGE, we excel as problem solvers, prioritize cost-conscious design, and deliver exceptional value to our clients. Crucially, we foster strong relationships built on trust and satisfaction. We seek individuals who share our enthusiasm, passion, and dedication to hard work which have propelled us to our current success. Are you ready to make a difference at CAGE? If so, we look forward to meeting you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Consulting

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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