Civil Project Engineer – Energy, Power & Renewables

WK Dickson (an Ardurra Company) is looking to hire a Civil Project Engineer for our growing energy practice in Charlotte or Wilmington, North Carolina. Our civil and environmental engineering staff develop design plans that meet tight schedules with minimal impact on communities during construction.

Each project takes into account any future energy demands on the utility provider's systems and operations, as well as requirements for continued maintenance of gas lines, overhead transmission lines, distribution facilities, and solar sites. The Civil Project Engineer will play an important role in leading and delivering high-quality site design, planning and permitting, and oversight of construction for a variety of clients including large utilities.

This position may also have the opportunity to support some of the top land development projects as well. This position offers the chance to join a growing practice and receive mentorship from senior staff and leadership while also partnering with the Land Development practice. Primary Function Perform a variety of engineering tasks involving design work, research, and preparation of drawings and designs for site layout, pipeline design, transmission line site development, horizontal utility projects, site grading and drainage, including permitting and planning to serve both public utilities and private clients. Strong understanding of the environmental and regulatory framework and experience interacting with regulators and construction administration of public and private land development projects. Primary Duties

• Assist or lead the preparation of reports, opinions, and recommendations for the benefit of the client
• Conducts experiments and data collection with emphasis on data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance; utilizes data acquisition / recording equipment and instrumentation
• Assist or lead the project concept designs and participates in the final project design
• Construction oversight on infrastructure construction and land development projects observing progress and quality of work, writing daily construction reports, reviewing monthly pay requests, and keeping client owners advised as necessary   Education and Experience Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or other relevant discipline
• PE license in NC is nice to have but not required
• Approximately 2 years of civil engineering experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to function efficiently within a project team environment
• Comfort with AutoCAD, and other design software preferably with Civil3D   Why Ardurra? While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers.

We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun.

We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program.

We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are : valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home. Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES : Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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