Utility Design Engineer/Project Manager

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced design engineering staff to join their expanding practice in Apex, NC. The ideal candidate will bring at least two years of professional experience in Utility Design, contributing to a variety of transportation and municipal projects. This role involves assisting project managers, developing utility design plans, and preparing specifications in compliance with NCDOT requirements. Candidates will also engage in fieldwork, verify existing conditions, and represent the firm at various professional events. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Utility Design is required.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with engineering work and develop utility design plans.
• Prepare cost estimates and submit permit packages to state agencies.

Skills

Utility Design

Communication Skills

Time Management

Field Work

Problem Solving

Education

BS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation V8i

Open Roads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Weston & Sampson is currently expanding our practice in the southeast and looking to add experienced design engineering staff in our Apex, NC office. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of professional experience in Utility Design.

What you’ll do:

• Assist Project Manager with engineering work.
• Development of utility design plan sets for a variety of transportation and municipal projects in accordance with the required formats set forth by NCDOT or the municipality.
• Prepare Utility Construction Special Provisions / Specifications in accordance with NCDOT / municipal utility owner requirements.
• Prepare cost/quantity estimates for projects at various stages of design.
• Prepare and submit Permit Packages to various state agencies or self-permitting municipalities.
• Some travel will be required within NC to client meetings and project sites, and potentially to other W&S office locations and industry conferences / seminars outside of NC.
• Perform on-site field work. This may include: walking the project site / corridor to verify the existing conditions of utilities; observation of contractors and sub-consultants during construction; verify the as-built conditions of facilities.
• Prepare legible, concise, scaled notes and drawings.
• Represent and promote Weston & Sampson at project meetings, conferences, and professional society events.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and interact with Client and Utility Owner Points of Contact in order to manage the work assigned to you.

What you will bring:

• BS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• MS in Civil Engineering is desired.
• Professional Engineer License in NC, or the ability to obtain one as part of your career development.
• Proficiency in MicroStation V8i or Open Roads is required in order to develop plan sets, cut profiles using dtm and tin files, create proposed surfaces from roadway cross sections.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus, but not required.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Ability to learn how to use Microsoft Projects for scheduling of projects.
• Proficient background with the design of Water Lines/Mains, Sanitary Pump Stations, Force Mains, and Gravity Sewers.
• Experience with hydrologic/ hydraulic modeling software for analyzing water distribution systems.
• Site Design experience to develop Site and Grading Plans for proposed Station Sites.
• Experience in the use of NCDOT Engineering Design Standards is preferred.
• Ability to read DOT plans in order to differentiate between existing and proposed conditions.
• Ability to perform a Utility Conflict Analysis between proposed roadway / hydraulic designs and the existing utilities on a project corridor to determine conflict points.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and organization and time management skills.
• Valid driver’s license.