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
Bachelors 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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Winston-Salem, NC
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size
50 to 99 employees
Year Founded
1979
Website
http://www.theresource.org/
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.