Utility Design Project Manager

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.

• Assist Project Manager with engineering work.
• Develop 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.
• Travel within NC to client meetings and project sites, and potentially to other W&S office locations and industry conferences/seminars outside of NC.
• Perform on-site field work, including walking the project site/corridor to verify existing utilities, observing contractors and sub-consultants during construction, and verifying 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.
• Work independently with minimal direction and interact with client and utility owner points of contact to manage the work assigned to you.

• BS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• MS in Civil Engineering is desired.
• Professional Engineer License in NC or the ability to obtain one as part of your career development.
• Proficiency in Micro Station V8i or Open Roads to develop plan sets, cut profiles using DTM and TIN files, and 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 software for analyzing water distribution systems.
• Site design experience to develop site and grading plans for proposed station sites.
• Experience with 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 existing utilities on a project corridor to determine conflict points.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, organization and time management skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Meaningful work:
  Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments.
• Ownership mindset:
  As an employee‑owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success.
• Growth opportunities:
  Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways.
• Flexible workplace:
  Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around.
• Strong culture:
  Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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