Public Works Project Engineer - Roadway & Utilities

Natick Public Works Dept; North Carolina; On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Union position

Job summary

The Town of Natick Department of Public Works seeks a Project Engineer to assist the Town Engineer and Assistant Town Engineer with daily operation of the Engineering Division, including project management and administration of civil construction projects.

You will perform field inspections, coordinate with contractors, review payments, and help update the 5-year roadway plan. This role requires an engineering degree and an EIT certification, with 3–5 years of relevant public works experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or project management.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible public works engineering/construction management experience.
• EIT certification is required or in process; combination of education/experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage large civil horizontal construction projects and oversee daily inspections of roadway improvements.
• Coordinate with contractors on progress and ensure compliance with contract specs.
• Review payment requisitions and adjust quantities based on work performed.
• Assist in planning the 5-year roadway improvement plan and update specifications to reflect current practices.
• Conduct field inspections on utility and site development projects to ensure Natick standards are met.
• Operate surveying and GPS equipment to establish lines and grades for surveys.

Skills

Project management

Construction inspection

Contract coordination

Public works understanding

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Project Management

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Tools

EDM-Total Station

GPS equipment

Surveying equipment

Job description

The Town of Natick Department of Public Works seeks a Project Engineer to assist the Town Engineer and Assistant Town Engineer with daily operation of the Engineering Division, including project management and administration of civil construction projects.

You will perform field inspections, coordinate with contractors, review payments, and help update the 5-year roadway plan. This role requires an engineering degree and an EIT certification, with 3–5 years of relevant public works experience.