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Utility Design Project Manager
Full Time Apex, NC, US
2 days ago Requisition ID: 1166
Salary Range: $105,100.00 To $165,010.00 Annually
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 plansin 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.
Salary range: $105,100 - $165,010 based on experience
Overview:
At Weston & Sampson, you’ll work alongside more than 1,000 employee-owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We’re looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.
We are a 100% employee-owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward-thinking environment grounded in respectfor each other’s ideas.
We offer:
- 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
Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)
We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.
Ready to transform your environment? Let’s work together.
A note to third-party recruiters: Weston & Sampson manages all recruiting directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes without a signed agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Weston & Sampson, and we are not responsible for associated fees.
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