Project Engineer: Retaining Wall Design & Field Execution

Sora Resource Group; Raleigh (NC); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 115 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Sora Resource Group in Raleigh, NC seeks a hands-on Project Engineer to support retaining-wall projects from design and estimating through permitting, construction, and closeout. The role suits a civil/geotechnical/structural engineer who enjoys moving designs into the field.

You will work with clients, contractors, suppliers, field teams, and licensed partners to develop code-compliant solutions for segmental walls and related site conditions, combining sound engineering judgment with clear

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience with retaining walls, foundations, earth-retention systems, reinforced soils, slopes, drainage, land development, or related geotechnical/structural design.
• Ability to prepare and interpret engineering calculations, construction drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and site-development plans.
• Working knowledge of building codes, engineering standards, permitting requirements, and construction practices.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Civil 3D and standard engineering calculation and documentation tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical issues to field personnel and non-engineering stakeholders.
• Ability to visit construction sites and work safely in active field environments.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project locations within the region.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and review engineering calculations, plans, details, specifications, and submittals for segmental block retaining walls, mechanically stabilized earth systems, foundations, drainage, slopes, and related site improvements.
• Evaluate project drawings, grading plans, geotechnical reports, soil parameters, surcharges, utilities, drainage conditions, and construction constraints.
• Perform or coordinate analyses involving stability, bearing capacity, sliding, overturning, settlement, global stability, reinforced-soil zones, and wall drainage.
• Translate engineering requirements into clear, buildable construction documents for estimating and field teams.
• Coordinate with clients, developers, general contractors, civil engineers, geotechnical consultants, architects, municipalities, material suppliers, and inspectors.
• Support permitting, design revisions, RFIs, substitutions, value-engineering reviews, and construction-phase questions.
• Visit active project sites to review conditions, observe installation, troubleshoot field issues, and document conformance with plans.
• Help prepare project scopes, budgets, schedules, material quantities, and technical proposals.
• Maintain organized design files, calculation packages, revision records, inspection documentation, and project correspondence.
• Identify technical or construction risks early and recommend practical solutions that protect safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while communicating priorities and deadlines clearly.

Conhecimentos

Site visits

Communication

Coordination with stakeholders

Travel readiness

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical/structural engineering

Ferramentas

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Sora Resource Group in Raleigh, NC seeks a hands-on Project Engineer to support retaining-wall projects from design and estimating through permitting, construction, and closeout. The role suits a civil/geotechnical/structural engineer who enjoys moving designs into the field.

You will work with clients, contractors, suppliers, field teams, and licensed partners to develop code-compliant solutions for segmental walls and related site conditions, combining sound engineering judgment with clear