Professional Engineer (PE)

About the job Professional Engineer (PE)


Professional Engineer (PE)

Company: HireNow Staffing

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Professional Engineer (PE) to join one of our valued client partners. We are seeking an accomplished engineering professional who combines technical expertise, operational leadership, project oversight, and team development capabilities.

This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer who wants to play a critical leadership role overseeing engineering operations, guiding technical decisions, mentoring future engineering talent, and helping drive long-term organizational success. The successful candidate will serve as a key decision-maker responsible for engineering integrity, project execution, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Job Description

The Professional Engineer (PE) will provide technical leadership and engineering oversight while managing multiple projects, field activities, operational initiatives, and team development efforts. This position requires a hands-on leader capable of balancing engineering excellence with operational accountability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting independent evaluations of residential and commercial structural conditions.
• Developing, reviewing, stamping, and approving engineering reports and repair recommendations.
• Serving as the primary engineering authority for technical decisions and project direction.
• Providing oversight of engineering standards, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Supervising Engineers-in-Training (EITs), inspectors, and technical staff.
• Managing active projects from evaluation through completion.
• Performing site inspections and field assessments as required.
• Supporting scheduling, project coordination, and operational planning activities.
• Overseeing equipment utilization, purchasing activities, and resource allocation.
• Monitoring quality control standards across engineering and field operations.
• Collaborating with leadership to improve operational efficiency and project delivery.
• Providing leadership across engineering, field, and office functions.

HireNow Package

Work Location

• New Bern, North Carolina
• Onsite Position
• Full-Time Employment
• U.S.-Based Candidates Only

Compensation

• $95,000 - $125,000 annually

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Long-Term Career Growth
• Succession Planning Opportunities
• Potential Future Ownership Path
• Senior Leadership Responsibilities

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting experienced Professional Engineers who possess strong technical credentials, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to oversee engineering operations while supporting long-term business growth.

Required Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience.
• Strong experience evaluating structural systems and engineering conditions.
• Ability to independently develop, review, and approve engineering reports and designs.
• Experience supervising technical personnel and project activities.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to conduct site inspections and field evaluations.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• No current or future visa sponsorship requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Structural engineering experience.
• Construction engineering experience.
• Construction management background.
• General Contractor License.
• Experience leading engineering teams and field personnel.
• Experience overseeing operational workflows and project execution.
• Experience managing budgets, purchasing, equipment utilization, and scheduling.
• Demonstrated employment stability and progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Experience supporting residential and commercial projects.

HireNow Standout Candidates

The strongest candidates will possess a combination of engineering expertise, leadership experience, operational oversight capabilities, and a proven record of managing complex projects. Candidates with structural engineering backgrounds, construction leadership experience, contractor licensing, and demonstrated success mentoring engineering teams will receive priority consideration.

HireNow Disqualifiers

• Candidates with frequent job changes, excessive employment gaps, or unstable work histories will not be accepted or interviewed.
• No active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Less than five years of relevant engineering experience.
• No experience reviewing or approving engineering work.
• Limited leadership or supervisory experience.
• No experience conducting engineering evaluations or site inspections.
• Inability to perform field-based responsibilities.
• Requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Failure to meet the required qualifications listed above.

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Professional Engineer (PE) opportunity. Qualified candidates selected through our recruiting process will be presented directly to our client partner for consideration.

All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.