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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. FEI does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.