Transportation Engineer

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Overview

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at

We are seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer with a PE license to lead the Department of Transportation efforts for the region including business development and providing high-level geotechnical or construction materials testing consulting throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, with a strong focus on the Carolinas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current client/customer relationships and grow additional client/customer base for new sector.
• Provide senior technical oversight and expertise in complex proposals and projects.
• Conduct business development, networking and marketing efforts.
• Attend client meetings to present technical data to clients/customers.
• Prepare and/or direct preparation of reports, specifications, plans, testing schedules and design for projects.
• Troubleshoot client issues or concerns in a timely manner for both construction materials testing and geotechnical services.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, test and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics and other topographical and geological data to plan and design projects.
• Provide support, guidance, coordination and training to construction materials testing professionals, geotechnical engineers and branch managers through the Mid-Atlantic region (NC, SC, VA, MD).
• Supervise Corporate QC Managers; oversees quality control and adherence to best practices, industry standards (ASTM, AASHTO, ASCE, etc.), and regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance with materials testing and geotechnical best practices.
• Examine, sign and seal engineering reports, lot letters and field recommendations as applicable.
• Provide leadership, mentorship and guidance to other engineers and project managers throughout the company.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain excellent communication both verbally and electronically with senior management, other project managers and colleagues to improve consistency and efficiency in reporting procedures.
• Work independently and collaboratively within office and field environments, adapting to dynamic project needs.
• Travel to project sites as needed to conduct inspections, assessments, and provide engineering support.
• Ensure strict adherence to company safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements, promoting a culture of workplace safety and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required.
• NC/SC Professional Engineering license (PE) required with the ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed.
• 5+ years of work experience in construction materials or geotechnical engineering as a proven leader and producer in the DOT sector is required.
• Proven track record of managing mid-to-large scale engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to read and write common scientific and technical concepts, journals, legal documents including contracts and financial reports.
• Knowledge and familiarity with industry standards and regulations in geotechnical and construction materials testing methods, ASTM standards, AASHTO, DOT, ASCE, OSHA, laboratory testing, soil classifications, and construction oversight.
• Experience developing project scopes, budgets,…