Project Engineer

City of Raleigh NC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh Transportation Department’s Street Maintenance Division seeks a Project Engineer to manage street, sidewalk, and pavement maintenance projects. You will handle contract preparation, administration, and coordinate activities with diverse teams, ensuring compliance with standards and on-time project delivery.

You will inspect sites, communicate with stakeholders, and prepare reports while supporting budgets, bid processes, and contractor selection to maintain safe, accessible

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; 1–3 years in related work
• Or any equivalent combination that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering and design work, plan review, project management, coordination, troubleshooting, contract and scope development, budget monitoring, resource allocation, research
• Develops cost estimates, project scopes, implementation of engineering plans
• Conducts engineering studies through data collection and analysis, follows practices to make recommendations
• Responds to inquiries, site visits and inspections, research issues, implements solutions, maintains program documents and reports
• Attends meetings with technical review committees, staff, engineers, contractors and other stakeholders; prepares materials for public meetings; provides status updates
• Prepares and reviews plans, contracts, change orders, resource estimates, bid documents, proposal requests; monitors projects for scope & budget; administers bid process
• Reviews as-built plans and coordinates with contractors, developers, and internal city departments to ensure changes are implemented

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Communication skills

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Spreadsheet software

Job description

The project engineer plays a vital role in supporting the Transportation Department’s Street Maintenance Division by managing and overseeing street, sidewalk, and pavement maintenance projects. This position is responsible for contract preparation and administration, coordinating project activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and specifications. The project engineer collaborates closely with various teams, conducts site inspections, and communicates effectively with stakeholders to ensure timely and successful project completion.

About You:

Our project management group is looking for a team-oriented candidate who has effective project coordination skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse teams and stakeholders. This individual is organized, proactive, and committed to ensuring compliance with applicable standards while contributing to the successful delivery of transportation projects.

About Us:

The Transportation Department’s Street Maintenance Division is committed to delivering high-quality services that keep our city moving safely and efficiently. We oversee a broad range of operations including street and sidewalk maintenance, right-of-way management, infrastructure inspections, project management, asphalt and concrete repairs, and seasonal services such as snow and ice removal and storm cleanup. Our team plays a vital role in maintaining the city’s infrastructure and enhancing public spaces through responsive service, technical expertise, and a dedication to community well‑being.

As a member of the Project Management Unit, you will play a key role in managing and maintaining the City’s sidewalk and street infrastructure to ensure safe, accessible, and sustainable public spaces for the community.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Provides engineering and design work, while supporting project activities such as plan review, project management, coordination, troubleshooting, contract and scope development, budget monitoring, resource allocation, and research
• Develops cost estimates, project scopes, and implementation of engineering plans
• Conducts engineering studies through data collection and analysis. Follows engineering practices and principles to make recommendations
• Responds to inquiries and issues, provides troubleshooting, conducts site visits and inspections, research issues and implements solutions, and maintains program documents, standards, databases, files, records, and reports
• Attends meetings with technical review committees, staff, engineers, contractors and other project stakeholders, and prepares materials for public meetings. Provides status updates and project reporting
• Prepares and reviews plans, contracts, change orders, resource estimates, bid documents, proposal requests, project closeout documents and various reports. Monitors projects for scope and budget, administers the bid process, and participates in contractor selection processes
• Reviews as‑built plans and coordinates with contractors, developers, and internal city departments to ensure proposed changes are properly implemented

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; 1 to 3 years' experience in architecture, interior design, engineering, construction management or related work
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Knowledge of:

• Applying civil engineering principles and practices
• Administering and developing contracts
• Applying critical thinking and problem‑solving methods and practices
• Managing data
• Applying modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, databases, and spreadsheet applications

Skill in:

• Managing projects
• Administering contracts
• Communicating effectively verbally and written
• Providing customerservice

Ability to:

• Writing and managing plans and contracts
• Managing contract data and documents
• Making field and site visits
• Making actionable decisions
• Communicating effectively with City staff, contractors, and the general public

ADA and Other Requirements:
Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office or similar environment, an outdoor environment, a street environment (near moving traffic) and in or around vehicles. Employees may occasionally work at a construction site.

Work Exposure:

Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate, extreme heat (above 100 degrees), fumes or airborne particles and loud noises.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.