Job Description

PROJECT ENGINEER II – DESIGN DIVISION

As a Project Engineer II in our Design Division, you will be the key consulting engineer for residential and commercial construction clients. You will conduct as-built inspections, design structural modifications and new structures, and effectively communicate structural design principles to clients with varying levels of construction knowledge.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform comprehensive structural design work for new wood, concrete, masonry, and steel structures.
• Develop detailed structural load path connection designs for gravity and lateral bracing systems.
• Manage real-time client consultations, addressing questions and providing clear, actionable insights.
• Support ongoing projects by analyzing construction alternatives, responding to RFIs, and communicating options to contractors.
• Resolve miscommunications regarding work products promptly and effectively.
• Accurately estimate engineering fees for new projects.
• Continuously enhance design materials, spreadsheets, and standard language to boost team productivity.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring all division work is completed efficiently.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and project management skills to meet client expectations.
• Perform all technical duties associated with the Project Engineer I role.
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• North Carolina Engineering Intern (EI) Certification.
• Proficiency in reading, analyzing, and interpreting building codes, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Strong report writing and business correspondence skills.
• Effective presentation and communication skills for diverse audiences, including managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Capability to interpret technical instructions and manage abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, drafting (AutoCAD or similar), structural calculation (Enercalc and RetainPro or similar), and structural modeling software (RISA 2D/3D or similar).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Eligible for a hybrid onsite work arrangement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to sit and use hands for various tasks.
• Frequently required to communicate effectively.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, and perform physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision.
• Site visits and fieldwork may require crawling through confined spaces and climbing through unfinished attics.