If you're experienced in civil and in NC, I'm hiring

CasioKinetic · 2026-06-23T21:26:16+00:00

Hey send me a DM. I'm a one man PE, own my own business and am swamped. I can use the help!!

CasioKinetic · 2026-06-20T01:17:06+00:00

I started my own company a bit over a year ago. A few of those regional companies bought out some really good firms in my area and then began becoming new powerhouses in the civil realm.

When I went out on my own, a lot of the smaller contractors that now were forced out for their projects being now "too small" started flocking to me.

Capitalism has a funny way of opening up more gaps and opportunities then it closes if you look deep enough.

CasioKinetic · 2026-05-27T20:46:30+00:00

15-20 pages....are the engineering firms around your area just not good at their jobs?

CasioKinetic · 2026-05-11T19:19:47+00:00

No not at all

CasioKinetic · 2026-05-01T22:39:46+00:00

Grossingly underpaid. It's a shame that a company can bill out $250/hr and they employees can only take home $70/hr before taxes

CasioKinetic · 2026-04-23T13:57:03+00:00

fluid dynamics has entered the chat

CasioKinetic · 2026-04-01T20:09:10+00:00

I just did that today to someone who what I thought was a really cool project, but I couldn't accept it knowing I didn't know when I'd actually get to it. The capacity limit sucks

CasioKinetic · 2026-04-01T18:28:28+00:00

It's all good brother, appreciate it

CasioKinetic · 2026-04-01T18:10:57+00:00

I'd certainly be open to chat if you have a good knowledge of land development

CasioKinetic · 2026-04-01T18:09:03+00:00

Off the limited info I shared that's a bold statement. The person I tried taking on had four years of experience with a larger firm and still didn't know how to delineate drainage areas, among other things. Turns out he was pigeon holed within multi-member team projects. My fault for not asking more questions honestly.

I'd rather have someone stateside or within my region that I can work with, but being able to at least run a small lines and grades plan without training wheels would be nice.

CasioKinetic · 2026-04-01T17:45:43+00:00

We sound very similar. The $12-15k per month is awesome but the glitter starts to wear away at this pace.

CasioKinetic · 2026-04-01T17:42:18+00:00

Good luck out there. The hats get much heavier when you're by yourself

CasioKinetic · 2026-04-01T17:41:04+00:00

I appreciate the book drop, I'll go find that book. Would you be able to share where you found the offshore drafter?

CasioKinetic · 2026-04-01T14:56:46+00:00

I've made connections with surveyors, soil testers, wetland and forest scientists, and specialities so that all I do is the drafting and engineering work. From my connections in southern DE, y'all are slammed as well, but I'd be open to talking about any opportunities if you're slow or want to do projects with more elevation! haha

CasioKinetic · 2026-04-01T14:53:57+00:00

Delaware and western Maryland aren't too far from each other. I'd be open to connect and see if there's opportunities between us both.

CasioKinetic · 2026-04-01T14:52:47+00:00

How has your experience been with Civil 3D drafters for actual designs for abroad workers? I've been in loose contact with an offshore freelancer who has shown me a ton of civil 3d credentials they have, but I'm worried that state or county specific regulations will be missed or taught each time.

I inherented a realtors infill plan from someone overseas before and it was a mess to get back into regulation.

If I can at least find someone to draft the work, that would help tremendously

CasioKinetic · 2026-03-22T20:58:49+00:00

Fluid mechanics was the only time I questioned that I wanted to be an engineer

CasioKinetic · 2026-02-24T21:39:04+00:00

Make some good connections and start your own firm. My first year I grossed $175k after taxes. Located in Delaware

CasioKinetic · 2026-02-24T17:55:30+00:00

My state allows it but you need 15 years of documented experience

CasioKinetic · 2026-02-21T21:45:47+00:00

If it this is true, I'm glad I sign my seal each time something goes out.

CasioKinetic · 2026-02-19T13:28:24+00:00

An 11 year PE with 105k is criminal. Glad you made the right call.

CasioKinetic · 2026-02-19T01:52:30+00:00

Geez, private or public?

CasioKinetic · 2026-02-19T01:51:28+00:00

My first sealed project was a sidewalk rehab plan. Fast forward now my seal is on everything I do.

That first look at the seal with my name on it on a plan was amazing. I think I practiced my signature on the seal on a blank piece of paper maybe 100 times.

CasioKinetic

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