Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer

At UES, we're a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more.

Position Overview

As a Principal Engineer, you will apply fundamental engineering principles to design, field assessments, and construction oversight. The position will complete projects for existing clients and contribute, lead, design, and streamline the daily engineering operations to ensure they align with the business objectives set forth by senior management, while supporting various departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical oversight and expertise on complex proposals and projects
• Examine engineering reports, lot letters and field recommendations produced by field staff
• Provide recommendations to leadership as well as mentorship and guidance to other engineers and project managers
• Generate reports, recommendations and other documentation needed by clients, including engineering and design
• Conduct site meetings, site estimates, and project recommendations for prospective and current clients
• Create, prepare and update project proposals and technical reports in a timely manner
• Collaborate with senior management to improve consistency and efficiency in reporting procedures
• Develop and manage projects with new and existing clients, ensuring profitability
• Participate in business development, networking and marketing
• Review, update and approve invoices weekly for ongoing projects
• Maintain excellent communication both verbally and electronically with senior management, project managers and colleagues
• Maintain a billable utilization rate of 50%
• Follow all company safety procedures and policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Travel Requirements

This position requires extensive travel, approximately up to 70% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Ability to lift and / or carry up to 50 lbs.

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here

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