Project Engineer in Jacksonville, Florida at LEGACY ENGINEERING INC

RE: Job Description/Duties

Project Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE – Company Wide:

Building Better

Business can be a powerful force for good in the world, we can and should leverage Legacy to do that in the most effective way possible?

• Team Members: Support the growth of our employees and their families – personally, professionally, financially, etc.?
• Buildings: Help our clients build more efficiently, correctly?
• World: Using our time, resources and finances to positively impact the world around us??

Core Practices

Be The Best:

• P x RMA = O
• +1 People
• On Purpose
• Legacy’s Golden Rule
• Good Faith & Fair Dealing
• Keep Your Crown On

SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE – This Role:

Geotechnical Engineering

• Plan, scope, and supervise geotechnical subsurface investigations including drilling, and sampling.
• Review boring logs, laboratory test data, and field observations to develop site characterizations and engineering soil profiles.
• Perform geotechnical analyses including shallow and deep foundation design, settlement, slope stability, bearing capacity, retaining walls, and ground improvement evaluations.
• Author geotechnical engineering reports, design memoranda, and pavement recommendations; seal and sign reports as Engineer of Record.
• Provide construction-phase geotechnical consultation, including pile installation observation, deep foundation acceptance, and earthwork oversight.

Construction Materials Testing

• Oversee CMT field and laboratory operations on assigned projects, including soils, concrete, masonry, asphalt, structural steel, concrete mix designs, and fireproofing inspections and testing.
• Review field reports, lab test results, and special inspection documentation; resolve nonconforming conditions with contractors and design teams.
• Within the first year be the responsible engineer for special inspection programs.

Project & Client Management

• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, invoicing, and change orders; ensure projects are delivered profitably and on time.
• Prepare proposals, fee estimates, and contracts for geotechnical investigations and CMT services.
• Serve as primary client contact; build and maintain relationships with owners, contractors, architects, structural engineers, and public agencies.
• Coordinate with project managers, drillers, field technicians, and laboratory staff to deploy resources effectively across concurrent projects.
• Support business development through client meetings, repeat work, and identification of new opportunities.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor staff engineers, EITs, and field technicians; review their technical work and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to training programs, technician certification efforts, and internal technical standards.
• Support the Department Manager in workload planning, hiring, and performance reviews.
• Champion of Godenriq culture in the office, laboratory, and on project sites.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive professional experience in geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing within a consulting environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the firm's primary state of practice; ability to obtain reciprocal licensure in additional states within a reasonable timeframe.
• Demonstrated experience serving as engineer of record on geotechnical reports and CMT/special inspection projects.
• Proficiency with geotechnical analysis software
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including ACI, ASTM, AASHTO.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, and defensible engineering reports.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites; willingness to work occasional non-standard hours during critical construction operations.

Additional Information:?

Job Type: Full Time (Minimum 8 hours daily, 40 hours weekly, overtime when necessary)?

In-office Location?

Must maintain an acceptable driving record while employed.?

We are a drug-free workplace, with no expectations.?

Job Type: Full-time?

Salary: $ per hour

Expected hours: Hours vary depending on job needs, Monday - Friday?

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Legacy Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEOC) and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for this role. It is not exhaustive and is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the company.?