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UES ยท 2 hours ago

Principal Engineer

UES is a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to provide technical oversight for construction materials testing projects and geotechnical services. The role involves leading engineering operations, managing project scopes, budgets, and schedules while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

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Responsibilities

Provide senior technical oversight and expertise on complex proposals and projects
Exam engineering reports, lot letters and field recommendations produced by field staff
Provide leadership, mentorship and guidance to other engineers and project managers throughout the company
Generate reports, recommendations and other documentation needed by clients, including engineering and design
Develop and implement project scopes, site meetings, estimates, budgets, schedules, and deliverables to meet client and business objectives
Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Oversee 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
Create, prepare and update project proposals and technical reports
Participate in business development, networking and marketing efforts
Review, update and approve invoices weekly for on-going projects
Maintain excellent communication both verbally and electronically with senior management, other project managers and colleagues to improve consistency and efficiency in reporting procedures
Provide mentorship and training to project managers regarding engineering problems or client interactions, fostering technical skill development
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
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Professional Engineering licenseGeotechnical engineeringConstruction materials testingProject managementRisk assessmentsTechnical report writingAnalytical skillsClient communicationMentoringTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is preferred/required
Professional Engineering license (PE) required with the ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed
10+ years of work experience in construction materials or geotechnical engineering is required
Proven track record of managing mid-to-large scale engineering projects from inception to completion
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 write technical reports, proposals, business correspondences and/or procedure manuals as needed
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

Company

UES

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

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (1)
2022 (4)
2021 (3)
2020 (1)

Funding

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

Leadership Team

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Frank Frione
Managing Partner
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