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UES · 2 months ago

Project Engineer II, DOT

UES is a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer with a PE license. The role involves leading Department of Transportation efforts, maintaining client relationships, providing technical oversight, and ensuring project compliance with industry standards.

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Responsibilities

Maintain current client/customer relationships and grow additional client/customer base for new sector
Provide senior technical oversight and expertise in complex proposals and projects
Conduct business development, networking and marketing efforts
Attend client meetings to present technical data to clients/customers
Prepare and/or direct preparation of reports, specifications, plans, testing schedules and design for projects
Troubleshoot client issues or concerns in a timely manner for both construction materials testing and geotechnical services
Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, test and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics and other topographical and geological data to plan and design projects
Provide support, guidance, coordination and training to construction materials testing professionals, geotechnical engineers and branch managers through the Mid-Atlantic region (NC, SC, VA, MD)
Supervise Corporate QC Managers; oversees quality control and adherence to best practices, industry standards (ASTM, AASHTO, ASCE, etc.), and regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance with materials testing and geotechnical best practices
Examine, sign and seal engineering reports, lot letters and field recommendations as applicable
Provide leadership, mentorship and guidance to other engineers and project managers throughout the company
Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Maintain excellent communication both verbally and electronically with senior management, other project managers and colleagues to improve consistency and efficiency in reporting procedures
Work independently and collaboratively within office and field environments, adapting to dynamic project needs
Travel to project sites as needed to conduct inspections, assessments, and provide engineering support
Ensure strict adherence to company safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements, promoting a culture of workplace safety and compliance
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Professional Engineering licenseGeotechnical engineeringConstruction materials testingProject managementClient communicationAnalytical skillsAutoCADTechnical report writingMicrosoft OfficeDeltek VantagepointTeam leadershipProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
NC/SC Professional Engineering license (PE) required with the ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed
5+ years of work experience in construction materials or geotechnical engineering as a proven leader and producer in the DOT sector is required
Proven track record of managing mid-to-large scale engineering projects from inception to completion
Ability to read and write common scientific and technical concepts, journals, legal documents including contracts and financial reports
Knowledge and familiarity with industry standards and regulations in geotechnical and construction materials testing methods, ASTM standards, AASHTO, DOT, ASCE, OSHA, laboratory testing, soil classifications, and construction oversight
Experience developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments for infrastructure or construction projects
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to write technical reports, proposals, business correspondences and/or procedure manuals as needed with solid written communication formats and composition, including grammar and vocabulary
Ability to lead project teams, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts
Proven experience in client communication, engagement, and presentation to others
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting, proposal writing, and presentations to customers, clients and colleagues
Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop and cell phone, including sending and receiving emails, prepare and present PowerPoint Presentations and learn/use Deltek Vantagepoint, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and geotechnical design software
Mathematical skills sufficient to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, profitability, statistical inference and permutations as well as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination or test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis

Company

UES

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UES provides personalized engineering, environmental, testing and inspection services to clients across the United States.

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2022 (4)
2021 (3)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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2021-07-29Acquired

Leadership Team

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Frank Frione
Managing Partner
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