Residential Development Project Engineer

WithersRavenel

$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent
  • 4+ years of professional experience, including client-facing work
  • Advanced proficiency in relevant design software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, etc.)
  • Strong ability to manage scope, budget, and schedule for assigned tasks/projects
  • Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
  • Proven ability to balance technical and client demands independently

Responsibilities

  • Manage internal aspects and tasks of projects, including data review and compliance analysis
  • Lead creation of layouts, design concepts, and detailed design drawings
  • Utilize, teach, and delegate applications for generating project deliverables
  • Stamp/seal all work performed and that of team members
  • Initiate and conduct quality control processes and propose QC improvements

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model with flexible in-office/out-of-office schedule
  • Opportunity for mentorship and professional development
  • Involvement in both technical and client-facing aspects of projects
  • Participation in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment
  • Potential for occasional evening/weekend work and outdoor job site visits
Full Job Description
Project Engineers are licensed technical professionals that carry accountability for technical accuracy, client coordination, and partial project management responsibilities. These teammates demonstrate readiness to take ownership of project outcomes and lead portions of client delivery, while working independently. Project Engineers are expected to apply their professional judgment, mentor staff, and actively support both technical and client-focused aspects of project execution. In addition, PEs lead and support other teammates as they collaborate to create project deliverables.

This is a hybrid role working out of our Charlotte, NC, office where employees and supervisors collaborate to establish an in- and out-of-office schedule that "works" for all involved.

Responsibilities
  • Manage all internal aspects and tasks projects including review of data, analyzing information and determining compliance with standards and design concepts.
  • Lead the creation of preliminary and completed layouts, design concepts, and detailed design drawings, ensuring they meet our company and industry standards and codes.
  • Utilize, teach and delegate the use of applications to generate drawings, reports, or other technically based delivered per specific project requirements.
  • Stamp/seal work performed, and work performed by those on your team.
  • Initiate and conduct quality control processes, propose QC improvements, and mentor teammates on technical aspects and policies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent.
  • 4+ years of professional experience, including client-facing work.
  • Advanced proficiency in relevant design software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, etc.).
  • Strong ability to manage scope, budget, and schedule for assigned tasks/projects.
  • Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to balance technical and client demands independently.

Working Conditions

The assignment may require infrequent evening/weekend work and job site visits outdoors. Candidates should enjoy working in collaborative, fast-paced, and client-driven environment.

Physical Requirements

The assignment may occasionally require repetitive physical tasks (such as operating a computer), standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, extended time travelling in a vehicle, and carrying equipment and materials up to 25 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

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