A Senior Transportation Engineer I will be responsible for performing and directing Transportation engineering duties on multi-discipline transportation projects of moderate to large scope.
General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :
- Performing Transportation engineering duties as a Senior Transportation 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 Transportation engineers and EI / EIT’s assigned to the project; coordination with other design disciplines; managing the production of contract documents; and satisfying project budget and schedule requirements
- Concurrently leading several projects of moderate complexity and scope when required by schedule and / or resource constraints
- Meeting with clients to prepare and / or validate proposed scope of services
- Working with assigned Project Managers to meet project budget, schedule, goals, and objectives
- Coordinating, supervising, and communicating all aspects of the Transportation design within multi-discipline teams to ensure that transportation design details integrate properly with all other disciplines
- Communication with the Contractor on Design-Build projects to verify suitability of systems and materials selected
- Managing and supervising Transportation support services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids
- Managing and supervising Transportation support services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings
- Ensuring staff compliance with quality control policies and procedures
- Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, Operations Directors and senior management.
- Assist in presenting projects to clients, contractors, project team members, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, and members of the public through all stages of the project
- Actively support Company marketing and business development activities
- Establish and maintain positive client relationships
- Provide technical guidance to Transportation staff
- Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of Transportation staff
- Leading staff training sessions
- Providing input to Department Director on staff annual performance reviews
Project responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :
Performing Design Manager duties as assignedResponsible for discipline design and documentationDevelop discipline design approach and methodologyDevelop discipline project plan and production methodologyPreparing 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 engineers and Transportation EI / EIT’s assigned to the project, particularly analysis and design assumptions and input data, and output resultsReviewing all drawings produced by Transportation technicians assigned to the projectPreparing scope and fee proposals for the Transportation portion of multi-discipline projects or single-discipline, Transportation-only projectsAssist PM in development of project proposals, budgets & schedulesPerform discipline QA / QC reviews on assigned projectsReview and approve discipline specificationsRespond to RFI’sLead discipline bidding and construction administration activitiesBack-check discipline QC / gray team commentsMonitor and adhere to project budget and scheduleEducation, Technology, and Experience
Graduation from an ABET-accredited 4-, 5-, or 6-year engineering program in one of the following disciplines : Civil EngineeringCivil and Environmental EngineeringCivil, Environmental and Infrastructure EngineeringCivil Engineering TechnologyPost-graduate degree in Transportation Engineering or Transportation Engineering-related degree may be given additional considerationMust be a fully licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one US state, preferably in the local jurisdiction or be eligible for reciprocity with the local jurisdiction.Other Transportation Engineering related certifications is desirableDBIA (Design-Build Professional) certification may be given additional consideration.Active membership in ITE, ASHE, NSPE, ASCE or other related professional organizations is desirableA Senior Transportation Engineer I 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 Senior Transportation Engineer I should have 5-10 years of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with a Transportation Engineering firm or a multi-discipline Architectural and Engineering firm and significant experience with analysis and design involving interstates, interchanges, and 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.Design experience as a lead design engineer in one or more of the following types of design projects. DOT Road or Traffic ProjectsInterstate and Interchange ProjectsMunicipal Road or Traffic ProjectsDesign Build projectsDOD / Military transportation projectsProjects exceeding $40 million in construction valueAdditional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondence.Ability to make presentations to a variety of groupsHave a client-oriented attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional servicesBe dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a wholeBe dedicated to the advancement of the engineering professionPhysical Requirements
Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. The work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Workplace Flexibility
We have selected two common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship.
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Together we discover, inspire, and shape ideas that transform our world. We design for a greater purpose. Our culture results from a collective effort to innovate and inspire, to support and challenge to impact and transform. Great ideas are the result of collaboration between individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and passions. Our process advances communities through discovery and design. We believe ideas have the power to change the world.