Senior Professional Engineer

Overview:  

UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.

Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.

As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.

Under the general direction of a supervisor, the Professional Engineer independently applies professional knowledge and experience to complete projects of routine to average complexity.  The individual provides technical assistance under the direction and review of the project leader on more complex projects.  They may be assigned the responsibility of on-site management of complex field projects or at locations distant from the office. 

• Performs technical work with competence on all but the more difficult assignments and displays maturity in making decisions relative to the direction of projects
• Has the ability to direct, train, supervise, and motivate others with who he/she works with
• Reviews or develops field and laboratory activities for consistency with project goals and objectives
• Directs or trains other personnel on more complex field activities
• Provides field oversight on projects of extreme complexity or at a significant distance from the office
• Prepares reports for routine to average projects
• Prepares proposals for routine to average projects and assists more senior staff with the development of scope or cost on more complex projects
• Practices loss prevention techniques
• Alerts project leader or supervisor to technical, managerial, or administrative problems arising during the course of a contract
• Discusses technical matters with clients as a fully-qualified professional
• Projects a positive image of the Firm in dealings with outside groups and clients
• Completes project assignments on time and within budget
• Continues to acquire technical and organizational skills from more experienced professionals
• Maintains and updates technical knowledge through literature review and attendance at professional meetings and conferences
• Progressive increase in the level of responsibility and technical assignments
• Increasing ability to organize and supervise the work of staff at lower professional levels
• Additional interface with clients on business development and technical issues and increased participation in the preparation of proposals
• Conducts all work in a manner that demonstrates that safety is a core value
• Follows Geotechnology’s safety plans, programs, policies, and procedures
• Conducts periodic job site safety observations
• Participates in group safety meetings and job site tailgate safety meetings
• Completes assigned safety training

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science.  M.S. in specialty field desired.
• Registered Professional Engineer’s license, equivalent in the specialty field, or demonstrated expertise in specialty or project management field
• Four or more years of progressively responsible experience in a specialty field; up to two years of experience may be substituted for the required experience with an advanced degree in a closely related field
• Ability to perform routine assignments from both a technical and managerial perspective with minor supervision
• Good oral and written communication skills, including good technical writing capabilities
• Accuracy and detail in performing technical assignments
• Ability to complete projects within time and budget considerations

Mission

We are trusted engineering partners enabling the construction community through responsive, expert problem solving.

We strive to be the leading environmental, inspection, testing and engineering firm by ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community's land, foundations, and structures from development to redevelopment.

EEOC Statement

UES is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions of all team members. UES is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!

Who We Are:  

UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.

Growing in Excellence

As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.

Why Work at UES?

We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.

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