North Carolina PE Civil Engineering Project Manager

Location: Arden, NC
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Sr. Project Manager / Department Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Active North Carolina PE License Required

Applicants must hold a current North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license. Applications without an active PE license will not be considered.

About the Role

FEI is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to serve as a Civil Project Manager supporting land development projects from concept through completion. This is a client-facing leadership role responsible for technical quality, regulatory coordination, project financials, and team management.

This position is not intended for EITs or unlicensed engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineer-of-Record and Project Manager on land development projects


• Ensure project quality, efficiency, and compliance with standards of practice and company policy


• Lead client relationships and coordinate with regulatory agencies


• Manage budgets, schedules, and project accountability


• Oversee and mentor Assistant Project Managers and Technicians


• Prepare and review plans, reports, specifications, permits, and construction documents


• Lead or attend meetings with clients, municipalities, boards, and agencies


• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D for site design including:
  
  
  
  • Subdivisions, grading, erosion control
  
  
  • Water, sewer, and stormwater systems
  
  
  • Stormwater management and final plats
  
  
  
  


• Coordinate permitting with outside agencies

Required Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)


• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)


• 5+ years of land development engineering experience


• 2+ years of project or people management experience


• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D


• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills


• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Preferred Experience

• Ajera or similar financial/project management software


• Client-facing consulting experience


• Familiarity with land surveying principles

Why FEI

• Relationship-driven culture with real project ownership


• Leadership role with decision-making authority


• Stable workload and predictable schedule
  Mon–Thu 7:30am–5:30pm | Fri 7:30am–11:30am

FEI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies.