Weston & Sampson

Utility Design Project Manager

Weston & Sampson • $70K — $95K *
Apex, NC 27502In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering required; MS preferred.
  • Professional Engineer License in NC or commitment to obtain one.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation V8i or Open Roads; AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus.
  • Expertise in water distribution systems design and utility conflict analysis.
  • Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and time management skills.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office suite, including project scheduling software.
  • Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Project Manager with engineering tasks across varying projects.
  • Develop comprehensive utility design plan sets adhering to NCDOT standards.
  • Prepare construction specifications and permit packages consistent with regulations.
  • Estimate project costs and quantities during multiple design phases.
  • Conduct fieldwork including site assessment and construction observation.
  • Prepare clear, scaled notes and drawings for project documentation.
  • Represent the firm at professional and industry events to bolster networking.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career development and professional engineering licensing support.
  • Engagement in diverse projects across transportation and municipal sectors.
  • Exposure to various state agencies, enhancing professional visibility.
  • Travel opportunities for networking and client interaction within NC.
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment in a growing office.
Full 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 / seminarsoutside 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 obtainone 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 softwarefor 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 drivers license.


About Weston & Sampson

Weston & Sampson is an employee-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm. The company provides services in the areas of water, wastewater, stormwater, environmental, and civil infrastructure. Weston & Sampson was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Peabody, Massachusetts. The company has over 30 offices throughout the United States and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
Learn more about Weston & Sampson
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$200 million
* Ladders Estimates

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