Project Engineer- Geotechnical - Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a highly motivated individual to join our team of professionals in our Cary, NC; Wilmington, NC; Charlotte, NC, Columbia, SC, or Buford, GA Offices. We are a full-service consulting engineering and construction observation/ testing firm involved in subsurface explorations, laboratory testing, foundation and earth structure design, and quality assurance of commercial, institutional, and public projects throughout the Southeast. As a Project Engineer, you will bring your expertise and unique solutions to highly visible and challenging projects. You will also engage with a team of engineers, scientists, and technicians, and collaborate with site/civil, environmental, survey, and other specialty disciplines for the purpose of successful project completion. If you have a proven understanding of civil engineering principles with a geotechnical focus, and a desire to work on multi-disciplinary projects, apply today! Travel may be required with this position.

• Lead and manage field assignments including observation of geotechnical explorations.
• Perform geotechnical analyses including bearing capacity evaluations, stability evaluations, and seepage analyses.
• Prepare reports and engineering calculation packages.
• Prepare technical specifications, design drawings, and construction submittals for compliance with contract requirements and design assumptions.
• Lead and manage construction observations and material testing services
• Provide guidance and supervision for junior staff within a challenging and engaging work environment.

• PE license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or Mining Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5-9 years of experience conducting and managing geotechnical engineering services and/or construction materials testing (CMT) services.
• Must be ambitious, motivated, able to work independently, have a strong work ethic, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be well-versed in the North Carolina market and have a proven track record of working with technical teams and maintaining client relationships.
• Ability to develop clients/projects in near term a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of the design, development, and implementation of ground improvement technologies and deep foundation systems.
• Soils laboratory experience is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, REVIT, and other CAD platforms is a plus.
• Experience or academic training with geotechnical software such as SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, SETTLE3D, L-Pile, is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time, providing strong team leadership and effective project delivery.
• Experience with developing budgets, preparing proposals, tracking budgets, and the associated financial management skills necessary to run a team and monitor the performance of the business.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!