Completion of Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments (ESAs), participation in design, implementation and reporting for assessment and remediation projects and other related environmental projects. Completion of geologic and hydrogeologic characterization of sites for environmental, water supply, solid waste and waste application sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct environmental monitoring; including the collection of soil, surface water, sediment, groundwater and waste material samples
• Conduct environmental surveys pertaining to health and environmental hazards
• Perform emergency response activities
• Communicate with site supervisors and contacts to adapt monitoring plan to schedule work activities
• Calibrate and maintain sampling and monitoring equipment in operational condition
• Complete detailed project notes about health significance and environmental impact of field activities
• Install borings / shallow monitoring wells with hand auger systems
• Perform maintenance and repair of remediation systems
• Prepare written reports, proposals, tables of data, CAD drawings, boring logs, etc.

Qualification Requirements

• Experience in environmental consulting, with demonstrated experience in the completion of geologic and hydrogeologic principals, site assessments, remediation, environmental audits, reporting writing, GIS, CAD, etc.
• Excellent report writing skills and will need to develop a working knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Field experience with site assessments and remediation.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
• Position requires up to 75% travel. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required for this position.
• Obtain PG within 2 years.

Education/Training/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field of study
• OSHA Hazardous Site Operations Worker Training (1910.120)
• NC Licensed Well Driller Certification

THE INTENT OF THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS TO PROVIDE A REPRESENTATIVE SUMMARY OF THE MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMED BY INCUMBENTS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER JOB-RELATED TASKS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY PRESENTED IN THIS DESCRIPTION.

WithersRavenel offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities to make an impact on our region. As an employee-owned company, every team member and every voice is important. We believe that each employee should find satisfaction in his or her work, and have the chance to grow. If you’re good at what you do, have a strong work ethic, and want to learn and grow in your career, get in touch. We’d like to get to know you.

WithersRavenel, Inc. is currently seeking to fill the position of Geomatics Director in our Cary office. We are seeking a seasoned professional with management experience to join our firm as director of our 45+ person Geomatics Department in Cary, North Carolina. The Department currently offers GIS, SUE, UAS, Laser Scanning, Hydrographic and traditional land surveying to support both the public and private sector markets. The ideal candidate will have a PLS with a solid track record in land surveying with experience in the delivery of property, design and construction surveying in a firm offering civil / environmental engineering services.

The Geomatics Director will lead with ultimate responsibility for strategic planning, technological advancement, business development, recruitment & retention, financial performance and overall quality for the group. Ultimately the GDM will expand the practice of Geomatics into our other North Carolina offices.

• At least 10-15+ years’ experience in Land Surveying/Geomatics.
• North Carolina PLS required (or ability to obtain via reciprocity).
• 5-10 years demonstrated experience supervising and successfully managing projects within the constraints of time, cost, and performance requirements, providing technical oversight for projects and all related project phases and tasks, to include quality assurance reviews.
• Experience in researching and performing property boundary and right-of-way research and analysis, performing and supervising GPS (Static, Rapid Static and RTK) field operations, construction staking, topographic surveys and boundary mapping for subdivisions, land conveyance, etc.
• Experience working with land developers (commercial and residential) and public agencies.
• Experience in building inter-departmental relationships and coordinating with other workgroups and technical services (includes civil, environmental, utilities, and planning/landscape architecture).
• Demonstrated skill, knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson and TDS, LGO (Leica Geodetic Office), ArcGIS and related surveying software applications.
• Experience in networking, establishing, developing, and managing successful business relationships that result in new and ongoing project work for the Department.
• Proven ability to lead teams to success, including past experience directly reviewing and managing employee performance, and mentoring a team of five or more direct reports.
• Background check requirements for employment to be made for clear motor vehicle and criminal checks

WithersRavenel, an ESOP company is currently actively recruiting to the fill the position of Survey Crew Chief.

This person coordinates the activities of a field survey party, performs the most technically complex paraprofessional field surveying duties and performs other duties as required.  This individual is responsible for the effective performance, training, and safety of all members of a field survey party.

The Survey Crew Chief possesses a general knowledge of land surveying principles and practices. Including a thorough knowledge of field surveying practices.  Also, the Survey Crew Chief need to possess a working knowledge of the Subdivision Map Act and other federal and state laws and standards that regulate the land surveying profession.

• Acts as Survey Crew Chief for a field survey crew engaged in making plane and/or geodetic surveys for construction, topographic, right-of-way, and control survey projects; participates in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, resident engineers, and contractor representatives; assigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field survey crew; and instructs and trains survey crew in survey methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures.
• Gathers field survey data through use of conventional and Global Positioning System (GPS) methods; sets up, adjusts, and operates surveying equipment, including electronic total station, data collector, and GPS equipment, in order to measure distances, elevations, and angles; prepares field notes and drawings; and performs field surveying for lots, roadway, bridges, and flood control projects, including installing surveying construction stakes, tying out existing intersection ties, and locating or establishing vertical and horizontal control, right of way, monuments, corners, boundaries, and property lines.
• Performs complex surveying calculations using engineering; analyzes raw data for mathematical closure and geometric accuracy; provides detailed survey notations of surveyed field work.
• Researches existing record information, including record maps, plans, deeds, easements, and right-of-way documents; and maintains field data records, survey project files, and indexing systems.
• May perform mapping compliance or other related office survey duties as a temporary assignment in order to satisfy the training/experience requirement for the Professional Land Surveyor’s License.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed outdoors at landfills, construction sites, in swamps, and in traffic. To perform the essential functions of the job, incumbents may be required to perform moderately strenuous tasks, such as including lifting and carrying instruments weighing up to 75 pounds over rough terrain. Incumbents may also be required to clear vegetation, dig holes, and pound stakes with hand tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of land surveying, including boundary determination, legal descriptions, construction, topographic surveying, and GIS
• Experience with field surveying practices and techniques, including radial staking, uses and capabilities of survey instruments, including electronic total station, data collector, theodolites, network control stations, and GPS measuring equipment;
• Up to date with current laws, rules, and regulations regarding subdivisions of land, boundary locations, mapping, and surveying practices, including the Professional Land Surveyor’s Act

The Instrument Operator assists the Survey Crew Chief in the documentation, surveying and measuring of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction , mapmaking, land division, and titles.  This person is responsible for operating and maintaining field equipment including electronic total stations, auto levels, and data collectors.

Responsibilities

1. Acts as instrument operator for a field survey crew engaged in making plane and/or geodetic surveys for construction, topographic, right-of-way, and control survey projects.
2. Gathers field survey data through use of conventional and Global Positioning System (GPS) methods; sets up, adjusts, and operates surveying equipment, including electronic total station, data collector, and GPS equipment, in order to measure distances, elevations, and angles; prepares field notes and drawings; and performs field surveying for lots, roadway, bridges, and flood control projects, including installing surveying construction stakes, tying out existing intersection ties, and locating or establishing vertical and horizontal control, right of way, monuments, corners, boundaries, and property lines.
3. Assists the Survey Crew Chief with survey notations for surveyed field work.
4. Ensures that the batteries for all field equipment are recharged each day and that the geomatics vehicle to which they are assigned is adequately supplied and cleaned each day.

Working Conditions

The work is performed outdoors in landfills, construction sites, in swamps, and in traffic. To perform the essential functions of the job, incumbents may be required to perform moderately strenuous tasks, such as including lifting and carrying instruments weighing up to 75 pounds over rough terrain. Incumbents may also be required to clear vegetation, dig holes, and pound stakes with hand tools.

• Thorough understanding of principles and practices of land surveying, including boundary determination, legal descriptions, construction, topographic surveying, and GIS
• Experience in field surveying practices and techniques, including radial staking, uses and capabilities of survey instruments, including electronic total station, data collector, theodolites
• Able to enforce safety practices, work independently, read and interpret engineering plans, collect data, operate and maintain complex precision surveying instruments, engineering calculators, communicate effectively orally and in writing; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Geomatics staff, engineers, developers, contractors, and the general public

WithersRavenel offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities to make an impact on our region. As an employee-owned company, every team member and every voice is important. We believe that each employee should find satisfaction in his or her work, and have the chance to grow. If you’re good at what you do, have a strong work ethic, and want to learn and grow in your career, get in touch. We’d like to get to know you.

WithersRavenel is currently seeking to fill the position of Project Manager, Land Development located in our Cary and Raleigh offices.

The ideal candidates will have 10+ years’ experience in design of land development related projects including site plan & construction drawings production, stormwater drainage and stormwater management design, site grading, site utilities and erosion control. The position will be responsible for managing projects and overseeing design teams for parks, mixed-use, commercial, residential, and urban design projects. Candidates should have a Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, strong proficiency in AutoCAD and excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply diversified knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices in broad areas
• Manage design team producing complete project entitlement including design drawings, permitting & construction documents
• Ensure quality project delivery for mixed-use, commercial & residential projects
• Communicate with project team members, client representatives, review agencies and others as appropriate to the project
• Prepare proposals with project schedules and fees
• Responsible for project financials including invoicing
• Mentor team members
• Manage time effectively, organize, and work on multiple projects simultaneously in order to meet project deadlines and client needs
• Adhere to our core values of integrity, respect, quality, community and sustainability

• 8 Years’ experience
• 3-4 years of team management
• Client focused relationship skills
• PE Certification
• AutoCAD experience (Civil 3D)
• Land Development background

Are you excited about great design and love leading and mentoring teams?  If so, WithersRavenel may be just the company for you!  We are seeking talented individuals to join our family in various locations throughout North Carolina including but not limited to Raleigh and Cary!

Technical Project Managers are registered professionals in the Civil Engineering industry that lead, support, mentor, and coach other dedicated, skilled engineers, planners, landscape architects, or other technical staff from both project and team perspectives. They are responsible for their designs and serve as a senior technical advisor and practice leader within the team.  Responsibilities include project coordination, communication, and compliance with best practice processes and standards, as well as promotion of our WithersRavenel culture and core values.  At our company, Technical Project Managers play highly important roles that bring about client satisfaction, project success and a positive, fun team environment.  Contact us to learn more about this fantastic career opportunity at WithersRavenel!

Duties and responsibilities

• Project and Client Management
• Assist other PM’s and Assistant PM’s in the budget and schedule management of the technical aspects of projects
• Fiscal responsibility for the associated technical portions of a project
• Work with other teams to share resources (or formulate a resource management sentence) Lead technical aspects of project meetings
• Assist in communications with clients
• Communicate with other PM’s and Assistant PM’s regularly and proactively about project and technical details; communicate any significant technical challenge, deviation from procedures and metrics, or incidents that occurs on projects

• Registration as a Professional in the appropriate field of expertise

• Self-motivated, engaged, and team-oriented with the ability to work independently

• Execute multiple tasks under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities

• Understand planning and/or design concepts and methods and challenge convention for the benefit of the Department

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Willingness to mentor and lead technical staff

• Energetic, flexible, confident, and forward thinking

• 8+ years of experience in the appropriate field of expertise and 3+ years of experience in leading teams.

CAD Technician’s  are entry-level positions to support assigned planners, engineers, and landscape architects by providing technical CAD support and creating construction drawings using CAD software for projects under close supervision. They will also compile technical data from drawings, field notes, and/or electronic data.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical

• Draft preliminary layouts from engineering notes, sketches, and/or other drawings, ensuring they meet our company and industry standards and codes

• Assist in the completion of engineering drawings

• Complete drawing/project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule; reviewing own work for completeness and accuracy

• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information per our company policies and procedures

• Reproduce drawing and document packages

• Provide assistance with other CAD related tasks as directed

• Work with other CAD Team Members, Project Managers, and Project Engineers to understand scope of work, schedule, and budget

• Follow technical aspects and policies of the Department and Company

• Analyze technical problems; devise new or improved techniques, approaches, and alternative solutions; and communicate those to supervisor for approval and implementation

• Use company’s current technology as much as practicable to design projects

• Participate in scheduled Team meetings and, as needed, project meetings

Client and Business Development

• Participate in civic and community events

• Seek opportunities for cross-selling to enhance and expand our existing client relationships during and after projects

Working Conditions

The assignment will require occasional evening and weekend work and working in collaborative, fast-paced, and client-driven environment.

Physical Requirements

The assignment may occasionally require repetitive physical tasks (such as operating a computer), standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, extended periods of viewing computer screens and carrying equipment and materials up to 25 pounds.

Required qualifications include:

• AutoCAD and/or Microstation Experience

• Self-motivated, engaged, and team-oriented

• Execute multiple tasks under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities

• Attention to detail and willingness to learn

• Willingness to take direction

• Demonstrate personal investment in your career

• Energetic, flexible, and forward thinking

• High School Diploma

Preferred qualifications include:

• AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Geopak experience

• Associate’s degree or related technical certificate or equivalent experience

• Experience in Microsoft Office applications

• Prepare calculations, technical reports, permit applications, designs, construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and project schedules for stormwater engineering projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, technical research, engineering design, and analysis for a variety of stormwater projects, including collection systems, stormwater control measures (SCMs), flood studies, and other projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil, Biosystems, Agricultural, or Environmental Engineering

Requirements

• Certification as an Engineering Intern or Professional Engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers & Surveyors. Engineering students on schedule to graduate by May 2019 and pursuing an Engineering Intern certification may be considered for this position.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Manage time effectively, organize, and work on multiple projects simultaneously in order to meet project deadlines and client needs.
• Positive attitude and adherence to our core values of integrity, respect, quality, community, and sustainability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with civil engineering software packages such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PondPack, AutoCAD, Civil3D, or other water resources-related programs.
• Experience (0 to 4 years) in the planning, design, and construction of stormwater collection systems, stormwater control measures (SCMs), and/or flood studies.
• Familiarity with regulations and ordinances as they are applied by various authorities having jurisdiction within North Carolina.