Project Engineer - Highway

Position Overview

The Project Engineer will be responsible for design on multiple projects, directing and/or leading other design professionals within their discipline, and working with other design disciplines both internal and external to PEC to develop engineering solutions for PEC’s Clients. This role provides design deliverables for a variety of projects while maintaining **PEC’s standard of excellence**. The position utilizes BIM/CAD software, hand calculations, and computer-based calculations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure project completion in accordance with quality assurance policies, standards, and project specifications.
• Prepare and review engineering plans and drawings.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals, cost estimates, and feasibility studies.
• Perform and/or direct engineering design and coordinate with design staff for construction document and specification production in compliance with building codes, construction administration, and report/study development.
• Advise the Project Manager by identifying and communicating potential project risks in a timely fashion.
• Perform and/or direct design computations using both hand methods and computer software.
• Utilize experience, education, and judgment to make informed decisions and continuously build on capabilities.
• Organize multiple projects and tasks, ensuring timely completion per PEC Standards; oversee delegated tasks to other engineers and support staff.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with the Design Team to complete design tasks across numerous projects.
• Perform quality control reviews at appropriate milestones.
• Mentor, train, and develop less experienced staff.
• Participate in business development activities, including developing and maintaining client relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in preparing engineering plans, reports, and documentation.
• Familiarity with local regulations, permitting processes, and design standards.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability in determining project requirements, setting scope of work, and managing design and construction budgets.
• Strong work ethic with experience in computer-aided drafting and modeling using industry accepted software.
• Experience with codes and regulations, interpreting plans, and handling design discipline-specific project components.
• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college.
• At least four (4) years of engineering experience.
• A **Professional Engineering (PE) license** in the location of practice is required.