Vaughn & Melton, a JMT company, is seeking a senior level Project Engineer to add to their growing Highways Team in North Carolina. The successful candidate will be able to report to any of our North Carolina Offices, and will be responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision. They will also act as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
Perform design computations
Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
Develop construction cost estimates
Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
Manage project sub-consultants and in-house support disciplines
Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
Prepare proposals as required
Attend meetings with clients
Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Required Skills
Proficient in roadway design software (GEOPAK and/or OpenRoads)
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
5-10 years' experience in highway design and engineering
NC Professional Engineer License preferred
Experience working with local clients at the county and state level preferred
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.
Job Competencies
Attention-To-Detail
Analytical Thinking
Job Proficiency
Creativity and Innovation
Planning and Organizing/Time Management
Integrity & Ethics
Quality Service
Collaboration
Delegation
Managing Performance
V&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
