Acceptance Testing, Budgeting, Business Development, Business Skills, Business Support, Communication Skills, Concrete, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Materials Testing, Consulting, Cross-Selling, Customer Relations, Drilling, Earthmoving/Earthworks, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Field Trials, Field/Soil Density Testing, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Masonry, Materials Management, Materials Testing, Mentoring, Multitasking, Networking Events, On Site Support, Physical Demands, Professional Engineer, Project Engineering, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Quality Control, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Management, Sales Presentation, Staff Development, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Time Management, Willing to Travel
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 careers.teamues.com.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Project Engineer. This role is responsible for managing complex geotechnical and construction materials testing projects from proposal through completion, while supporting staff development, client relationships, and technical excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, technical expertise in geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing.
This position offers a combination of office, field, and client-facing responsibilities supporting commercial, transportation, residential, industrial, and municipal projects.
Responsibilities:
Project Management & Technical Leadership
- Manage multiple construction materials testing and geotechnical projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget performance.
- Review and interpret field and laboratory test results for soils, concrete, asphalt, masonry, and other construction materials.
- Provide engineering evaluations and recommendations for foundations, pavements, retaining structures, earthwork, and site development.
- Coordinate with contractors, clients, architects, and project managers to resolve technical and construction-related issues.
- Ensure projects comply with applicable ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, FDOT, and local jurisdiction standards.
Field & Construction Oversight
- Support field staff performing:
- Soil density testing
- Concrete sampling and testing
- Asphalt testing and inspection
- Structural observations
- Deep foundation inspections
- Earthwork and site preparation monitoring
- Conduct site visits and attend project meetings to monitor project progress and quality control.
- Assist with troubleshooting construction challenges and provide timely engineering solutions.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentor and train junior engineers, project managers, technicians, and field personnel.
- Review technical reports and calculations prepared by staff.
- Assist department leadership with staffing coordination, workload management, and employee development.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence.
Business Development & Client Relations
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and industry partners.
- Assist with proposal preparation, scope development, and fee estimating.
- Participate in business development activities, networking events, and client presentations.
- Identify opportunities for repeat business and cross-selling of engineering services.
Job Responsibilities Note:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. UES retains the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Construction, or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- 10+ years of engineering experience with increasing responsibility.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
- Demonstrated expertise in engineering design, project management, and client interaction.
- Proficiency in technical software and tools used in the engineering discipline
- Excellent leadership, communication, and business acumen.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and teams across locations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in the AEC industry
Travel Requirements:
This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business
objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on
project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may
be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and
use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.
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Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Work is conducted using a computer, phone, and virtual collaboration tools, with regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
- Employees are expected to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic setting that may involve virtual meetings, deadlines, and independent work.
- While the work environment is typically climate-controlled, employees must ensure an appropriate and professional home office setup.
EEO Statement:
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here
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Universal Engineering Sciences
Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc. (Universal) is a consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, environmental sciences, construction materials testing, and threshold inspection. We are a growing, competitive firm with a strong position and reputation in our industry. We are always looking for ways to provide enhanced services. With this in mind, we began offering private provider inspection (PPI) and plan review in 2003, and added in-house geophysical engineering and surveys to our already wide range of construction-related services.
Universal’s mission is to do “WHATEVER IT TAKES” to provide our services with a primary focus on understanding and delivering solutions for each of our individual client’s needs, be that timeliness, cost-saving recommendations, ingenuity or any other requirement they may have.
500 to 999 employees
http://universalengineering.com/