Project Engineer

The Wooten Company’s Raleigh, NC office is seeking a team-focused, innovative Project Engineer to join our Water Resources Division.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program
• NC Licensed Professional Engineer (or if licensed outside NC, ability to obtain NC license within one year)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (365) applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• A strong understanding and skill in design of water, stormwater, and wastewater utilities with cradle-to-grave competency including: 

                 -Preliminary Engineering Reports 

                 -New and Rehabilitation Designs 

                 -Project Manual Preparation including Construction Contact Documents and Technical Specifications 

                 -Coordination with other disciplines as necessary including mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers 

                 -Project Advertisement, Bidding, and Construction Administration 

• Experience with design of water distribution systems and / or sanitary sewer collection 
• Familiarity with federal, state and local agency regulations, primarily concerning municipal water and wastewater projects 
• Good communication skills and the ability to be involved in presentations to clients / attend meetings 
• A foundational knowledge of project management techniques would be a plus, or the desire to expand these skills for the future management of projects. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of AutoCAD – Civil 3D strongly preferred
• Experience with Design of Water Distribution Systems and / or Sanitary Sewer Collection  
• Experience with Compiling Project Manuals. 
• Project Manual Preparation including Construction Contract Documents and Technical Specifications 
• Coordination with other Disciplines as necessary including Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural Engineers. 
• Project Advertisement, Bidding, and Contracting. 
• Familiarity with Construction Administration and Observation. 
• Ability to Communicate Effectively to Design Team and Clients. 
• Able to Manage Multiple Projects at One Time. 
• Develop Project Schedules and Analyzing Project Budgets. 

COMPANY BENEFITS 

• Work from Home Policy that will allow you to work from home up to two days per week. 
• Medical, dental, vision options to fit your needs - High Deductible Health Plans as low as $16 per paycheck, traditional PPO plans as low as $125 per paycheck, both with exceptional 80% coverage and great provider networks.
• Prescription drug plans
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance - you're covered!
• Company paid short and long term disability - you’re covered!
• Paid Holidays to spend time celebrating - 10 per year!
• Generous paid time off - 5 days available immediately on date of hire!
• Up to 4% 401(k) company matching - Free $$ for your retirement!

PERKS & TOOLS TO SUCCEED 

• Lunch and Learn Seminars
• Continuing Education / Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Professional Registration and Organization Reimbursement Program
• Employee referral bonus program - know someone who’s a potential future Wootenite?  Refer someone and if they’re hired, you get a bonus!
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) — Health Care and Dependent Care Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance options for you and your dependents at our low rates.
• Summer Hours - flexible work schedules so you can enjoy the sunshine!
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan - we share our profits and deposit the cash right into your 401(k) annually.
• Profit-based Annual Bonus - another way we share our profits with the people who make our world go around!
• Branded clothing reimbursement program - wear our cool SWAG at 50% cost
• Employee Appreciate Events - we love to gather (safely) together and hang out or have friendly competitions with prizes!