Transportation Project Engineer/Manager

Weston & Sampson; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineer or Project Manager with a passion for highway and roadway design. This role will involve leading a team of professionals on transportation projects, focusing on public clients, and enhancing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in civil engineering, with experience managing multiple projects and a knack for proposal writing. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will help shape the infrastructure of communities in North and South Carolina. If you are driven, organized, and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years experience managing multiple transportation projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in MA or ability to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, design, and construction administration for transportation projects.
• Manage engineers and develop proposals for project assignments.

Skills

Project Management

Highway/Roadway Design

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Self-Starter

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

InRoads/OpenRoads

Job description

Weston & Sampson is currently seeking a Project Engineer or Project Manager with highway/roadway design experience to work out of one of our North or South Carolina Offices. The Project Engineer/Manager will demonstrate experience in leading a team of professionals in transportation projects and developing business primarily with public clients such as state and county Departments of Transportation and municipalities.

What you’ll do:

• Assisting with the pursuit and execution of work associated with planning, design, and construction administration of a variety of transportation related projects for public clients.
• Managing engineers and technical staff from all disciplines as needed on a variety of projects in addition to helping develop proposals to secure project assignments, negotiating scopes of service and building and maintaining client relationships.
• The successful candidate will be expected to work with the practice and discipline leaders to assist in proposal writing with the goal of expanding a highway design group in this locale.
• Active involvement with professional organizations such as ASCE, ACEC, ITE, etc. is expected to enhance relationships with peers.
• Some travel will be required to client meetings and project sites, finish and potentially to other W&S office locations.

What you will bring:

• BS in Civil Engineering is required
• MS in Civil Engineering is a plus.
• 5 - 10+ years experience in dealing with multiple projects and clients along with experience managing technical, budgetary and client aspects of projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in MA required (or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months)
• Experience with AutoCAD (Civil 3D a plus) and Bentley MicroStation (InRoads/OpenRoads a plus).
• Experience in the use of the relevant DOT Engineering Design Manual and AASHTO Green Book.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and organization and time management skills are also required.
• The ability to self-start is important.
• Valid drivers license