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Civil Engineer

The Resource

  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    Under general supervision, this role ensures public safety, structural integrity, regulatory compliance, and successful delivery of municipal infrastructure projects from design review through construction completion. The Project Field Engineer (Civil) performs professional engineering work supporting roadway resurfacing , sidewalk repairs , and guardrail installation projects.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWinston-Salem, NC
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size50 to 99 employees
    Year Founded1979
    Websitehttp://www.theresource.org/

    Description


    Project Field Engineer (Civil) – Roadway, Sidewalk & Guardrail Projects

    Job Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire
    Location: Winston-Salem, NC
    Category: Civil Engineering / Public Works

    Job Summary

    The Project Field Engineer (Civil) performs professional engineering work supporting roadway resurfacing, sidewalk repairs, and guardrail installation projects. Under general supervision, this role ensures public safety, structural integrity, regulatory compliance, and successful delivery of municipal infrastructure projects from design review through construction completion.

    This position is ideal for a civil engineer with experience in construction inspection, contractor coordination, and public works or transportation projects.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities
    • Serve as Project Field Engineer for contracted services including sidewalk repairs, guardrail installation, and roadway resurfacing
    • Develop and manage procurement for field-related engineering and construction services
    • Act as liaison between consultants, contractors, City/County departments, agencies, and the public
    • Review plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and engineering documents for accuracy and completeness
    • Coordinate the construction bidding process, including:
      • Bid document preparation
      • Pre-bid conferences
      • Bid openings
      • Pre-construction meetings
    • Review and approve submittals, invoices, and payment applications
    • Coordinate with contractors and internal teams to ensure project timelines, objectives, and quality standards are met
    • Perform construction site inspections to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and safety regulations
    • Prepare cost estimates, administer contracts, inspect contractor work, and approve provisional payments
    • Track and manage project budgets and schedules
    • Apply knowledge of open and enclosed drainage systems
    • Perform related engineering duties as assigned
    Minimum Qualifications

    Education & Experience
    • Bachelor’s degree with coursework in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
    • Equivalent combination of education and experience considered
    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
    • Knowledge of modern civil engineering methods and practices
    • Working knowledge of survey systems, engineering drafting, and construction documentation
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to prepare technical reports
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and position-specific engineering software
    • Ability to work effectively with municipal officials, contractors, state/federal agencies, and the general public
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in North Carolina
      orEngineer Intern (EI) actively pursuing NC P.E. licensure
    • Experience with CAD and GIS
    • Background in municipal, transportation, or public works projects
    Why This Role?
    • Work on visible, community-impacting infrastructure projects
    • Balance of field and office engineering work
    • Opportunity to collaborate with consultants, contractors, and public agencies
    • Professional growth toward or within P.E. licensure

    How to Apply
    Interested candidates should email their resume (and P.E./EI credentials, if applicable) to: Lisa Wright 

    lwright@theresource.com
    Subject Line:Project Field Engineer – Civil

    Qualified applicants will be contacted for next steps.

    About Company

    The Resource is a full-service staffing, professional recruiting and consulting firm based in North Carolina. Privately owned and operated for over 30 years, people are at the heart of our organization, and we take a hands-on approach to each client and candidate relationship.

    At The Resource, we’re passionate about assisting candidates in finding the next step in their career path, and ensuring it’s a role in a company where they will enjoy growing personally and professionally long-term. Utilizing The Core Assessment in the screening process, we’re able to understand a person’s innate unchanging nature and help individual’s learn about themselves. Our professional recruiters then utilize the candidate’s skill set and The Core results to match them to available positions in organizations where they will thrive. Further, we coach candidates on how to best market themselves for a given job.

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