Transportation Engineer PE III

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

Clark Nexsen is seeking a Transportation Engineer. They will be responsible for performing and directing Transportation engineering duties on multi-discipline design projects of moderate to large scope, and projects that involve only Transportation engineering.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

Performing Transportation engineering duties as a lead project engineer including analysis and design involving interstates and interchanges, urban roadways and bridges, site grading, stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics, storm drainage systems, culverts, erosion control, and site plan preparation; supervising and directing the work of EI / EIT’s assigned to the project; coordination with other design disciplines; leading the production of contract documents; and satisfying project budget and schedule requirements

Working on a multi-discipline design team

Meeting with clients to prepare and validate scope of work

Preparation of marketing and presentation materials as directed

Obtain guidance from Senior Engineers and the Department Head as necessary to resolve technical and coordination issues and conflicting criteria

Direct and supervise the work of EI / EIT’s and CAD Technicians assigned to the project, particularly where unusual or difficult problems are encountered

Performing Transportation services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids as directed

Performing Transportation services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings

Complying with the company’s quality control practices and procedures

Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, Operations Directors and senior management

Working with a multi-discipline team of architects, engineers, interior designers and landscape architects

Participate in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members

Directing, supervising and training junior Transportation staff as directed

Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of junior Transportation staff

Project responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

Perform Senior Transportation Engineer tasks as directed

Preparing scope and fee proposals for the Transportation portion of multi-discipline projects or single-discipline, Transportation-only projects

Conduct project code analysis for review by the Senior Engineer

Preparing accurate, complete, and code-compliant Transportation drawings and specifications for schematic, design development, and construction document submittals.

Reviewing calculations and all work products produced by Transportation EI / EIT’s assigned to the project, particularly analysis and design assumptions, input data, and output results

Reviewing all drawings produced by Transportation technicians assigned to the project

Coordinate drawings with technical specifications

Coordinate work product with other disciplines

Incorporate responses to QC and Gray Team comments into the project documents

Assist in responding to RFI’s, Owner comments, etc.

Review and respond to CA submittals

Perform discipline QA / QC review on assigned projects

Adhere to discipline budget and schedule

Required Skills

Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondences.

Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups

Have a can-do attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services

Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole

Be dedicated to the advancement of the engineering profession

Required Experience

Education, Technology, and Experience

Graduation from an ABET-accredited 4-, 5-, or 6-year engineering program in one of the following disciplines :

Civil Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering

Civil Engineering Technology

Post-graduate degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering / Transportation Engineering-related degree may be given additional consideration

A Transportation Engineer PE should typically have 4 years or more of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with a Transportation Engineering firm or a multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm and experience with analysis and design involving interstates, interchanges, urban roadways and will have a demonstrated commitment to producing correct, complete, and coordinated construction documents.

Must be a fully licensed Engineer in at least one US state, preferably in the local jurisdiction

NCEES record to facilitate licensure through reciprocity is preferred

Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation is preferred

Additional certifications such as PTOE are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process

Active participation in ITE, VASITE, ASHE, NSPE, ASCE or other related professional organizations is desirable

A Transportation Engineer should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.

Working familiarity with design and production software to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable.

A Transportation Engineer should typically have 4 years or more of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with a Transportation Engineering firm or a multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm and experience with analysis and design involving interstates, interchanges, urban roadways and will have a demonstrated commitment to producing correct, complete, and coordinated construction documents.

Experience with grading, stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics, storm drainage system design, culvert design, and erosion and sediment control plan preparation is highly desirable.

Working Conditions

At JMT, we prioritize a healthy work / life balance and offer a flexible hybrid working schedule. JMT offers a hybrid work schedule. The selected candidate is expected to work in a JMT office location at least three days per week or as needed to perform assigned duties. While most of our work is desk-based, there may be times when standing, walking, bending and lifting of minimal weight are required. Our office environment is comfortable, has adequate lighting and temperature, and is free from noise, dust, and other hazards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.