Civil Engineer 2 (Roadway)

Overview

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024.

TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together.

We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Our team incorporates these core values every day : All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers - Driven to Serve. Interested in joining our team?

Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. Responsibilities What you'll be challenged to do : TranSystems’ Midwest offices (Kansas City, Wichita, or Omaha) are seeking an Experienced Roadway Engineer responsible for the design and preparation of plan submittals related to highway and arterial roadway design, complex intersection design, local roadways, site design, drainage design for DOTs and other various agencies.

This is a technical position with management and business development-related opportunities. General Duties & Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned. Lead technical design efforts for tasks related to the planning and design of transportation facilities such as freeways, arterials, intersections, drainage, and site design.

Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.

Research design options and document findings for Senior Project Engineer and / or Project Manager Provide input for Requests For Information (RFI’s) and review shop drawings during the construction phase of the project.

Participate in business development activities. Occasionally represent the organization in Client meetings to resolve important questions.

Inform Project Manager of workload and any changes in project schedule, scope, or additional services. Usually performs as a lead designer and consultant to a technical specialty.

Work with Project Manager to plan, organize, and deliver plans as required with associated projects. Mentor younger engineers working on associated projects.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks;

participating in professional societies. Qualifications What you bring to our firm : Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.

Registered as a licensed Professional Engineer in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and / or Missouri, or the ability to attain within one (1) year of employment.

5+ years of design experience preferred. Knowledge and practice of industry recognized technical manuals such as AASHTO and familiarity with State DOT standards and specifications.

Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering problems.

Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm : Experience working with local state agencies and other Midwest municipalities.

Positive attitude and great collaborative communication in a team environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, MicroStation (Geopak, OpenRoads), and roadway associated technical programs.

Effective written and oral communication skills are imperative. Work Environment : Workplace includes a hybrid in-office environment with flexibility of remote work weekly.

Three (3) days of working in the office and as needed for projects, staff, and mentoring. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.

e. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc). Featured Benefits : Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity / paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.

401(k) company match Vacation accrual separate from sick time. Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.

Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule. TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).