Civil Engineer I

Progressive Companies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Profit-sharing

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Award-winning wellness program

Job summary

Progressive Companies in Charlotte, NC is searching for a Civil Engineer III to lead complex engineering projects from conception to completion. You will provide innovative, technically sound solutions while collaborating across multiple disciplines and guiding project documentation.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, hold Professional Engineer licensure, and have extensive experience in large-scale civil systems. A hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits including profit-sharing and an employee stock ownership plan are offered.

Qualifications

• Typically 15+ years of post-graduation engineering experience or 10+ years of licensed experience.
• Advanced civil engineering experience in large-scale systems and infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering codes and quality assurance practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality civil engineering designs and reports.
• Lead construction administration and project coordination.
• Analyze project feasibility and environmental impacts.
• Engage clients and ensure compliance throughout project lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and support problem-solving.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Technical mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Role Overview

As a Civil Engineer III, you will lead complex civil engineering projects from concept through completion while delivering thoughtful, technically sound solutions for clients and communities. You will collaborate across disciplines, guide project documentation and design quality, and help ensure work aligns with regulatory requirements and Progressive’s Performance Based Design principles. You will also serve as a technical mentor, helping junior engineers grow while supporting successful project outcomes.

Deliver Results

• Develop high-quality civil engineering designs, specifications, reports, and presentations that align with project goals and stakeholder needs.
• Lead advanced construction administration activities, including RFIs, shop drawing reviews, field inspections, and coordination with project teams.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Team Leads, clients, consultants, and internal disciplines to define scope, schedules, budgets, and project execution plans.
• Analyze project feasibility, performance metrics, hydraulic systems, flood risk, environmental impacts, and potential risks to support resilient design solutions.
• Review complex project documentation for accuracy, consistency, quality, and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Engage clients and governing agencies throughout the project lifecycle to support reviews, approvals, and long-term project success.
• Mentor engineering staff by sharing technical expertise, supporting problem-solving, and contributing to lessons learned and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer licensure required.
• Typically 15+ years of post‑graduation professional engineering experience and/or 10+ years of professionally licensed experience.
• Advanced civil engineering experience, including design of large‑scale civil systems, transportation networks, water treatment systems, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering codes, standards, regulatory requirements, documentation practices, and quality assurance expectations.
• Experience leading complex project documentation, construction administration, field inspections, client coordination, and agency review processes.
• Proficiency with standard technology tools, search engines, Revit, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to balance stakeholder needs, make sound decisions, improve work processes, and mentor developing engineering staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Progressive Companies is an equal‑opportunity employer. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including an award‑winning wellness program, hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit‑sharing, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).