Lexington, KY, 40508, USA
62 days ago
Senior Professional Engineer
**Exciting Opportunity for a Professional Engineer – Join Our Team!** Are you a skilled **Professional Engineer** looking to take your career to new heights? We're seeking a talented individual to join our team and work on a range of exciting projects! In this role, you'll leverage your engineering knowledge and experience to handle projects of varying complexity, while having the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities in the field. **Job Responsibilities:** + 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 **Qualifications:** + 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 **About UES** Universal Engineering Sciences ( **UES** ) is a **rapidly growing** engineering and consulting firm with nearly **60 years of expertise** in **geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections, and environmental consulting** . With **3,800+ professionals** across **80+ branches** in high-growth U.S. markets, UES serves **public and private clients** across industries such as **transportation, healthcare, commercial, residential, and education** . As an **industry pioneer** , UES is at the forefront of **emerging technology and best practices** , delivering **precise, professional, and innovative solutions** . Our dedicated team of **engineers, geologists, inspectors, scientists, and drillers** is committed to **excellence and long-term client success** . At UES, we **STRIVE** to uphold our core values: 🔹 **Safety** – Our top priority in every project 🔹 **Teamwork** – Collaboration drives success 🔹 **Responsiveness** – Quick and effective solutions 🔹 **Integrity** – Honesty and ethical practices 🔹 **Value** – Delivering quality and efficiency 🔹 **Excellence** – Setting the industry standard As we continue to expand, these values serve as our **north star** , guiding our mission to shape the future of engineering and consulting. **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! **Disclaimer** This job description is not intended to list the full scope of duties and responsibilities for this position. Other duties may be assigned. Employment is "at will" meaning that employment may be ended by either the employee or Company at any time for any reason with or without notice. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant successfully completing pre-employment testing for this position. **Team:** Engineering **Work Type:** Salary **Location Type:** onsite
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