Civil (Transportation) Engineer I

Description

A Civil (Transportation) Engineer I will be responsible for assisting in various aspects of the transportation engineering projects while working under the supervision and guidance of a licensed Engineer (PE).

Typical responsibilities include tasks associated with designing roadways, streetscapes, multimodal improvements, traffic improvements, traffic engineering and planning studies, and other associated infrastructure components.

This person will work in stand-alone and multi-discipline design teams supervised by senior engineers and project managers on projects of small to medium scope.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

• Performing various aspects of Transportation design as directed by a Transportation Engineer or Senior Transportation Engineer including analysis and design involving interstates and interchanges, urban and rural roadways, multimodal improvements, traffic engineering, site grading, storm water management, erosion control, and site plan preparation, and design related to a business development activity such as a response to a Request for Proposal (RFP).
• Preparation of programming documents, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents as directed
• Coordination and communication with design team members to ensure the Transportation design details integrate properly with the work of all other project disciplines
• Preparation of marketing and presentation materials as directed
• 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 as directed
• Complying with quality control policies and procedures
• Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
• Researching standards and specifications based on project requirements
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Senior Transportation Engineers, Project Managers and Design Managers

Project responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

• Perform Transportation Engineer tasks as directed
• Responsible for document organization and clarity
• Responsible for discipline drawing coordination
• Traffic engineering and planning studies
• Traffic related tasks for intersection projects, corridor projects, and other large scale transportation projects.
• Completing sections and details produced to a schematic-level of completion by the licensed Transportation Engineer
• Creating schematic-level layout and grading plans for projects of low to moderate complexity
• Creating schematic level roadway layout and grading plans
• Development of manual calculations and analytical models for transportation analysis and design purposes
• Participate in developing a model of the site design and utilities in GeoPak and / or Civil 3D
• Adhere to project budget and schedule
• May require travel

Education, Technology, and Experience

• Graduate of 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 Transportation Engineering or Traffic Engineering-related degree may be given additional consideration
• Completed or be in a position to complete the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and all other state requirements for certification as an EI / EIT is preferred.
• A Civil (Transportation) Engineer I should have 0-2 years of design and practice experience with an Engineering firm or a multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm
• Ability to complete all requirements for PE licensure within 48 months after being hired is preferred
• Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices and pursuing Envision and / or LEED AP accreditation is desirable
• Active membership in ITE, VASITE, ASHE, NSPE, ASCE or other related professional organizations is desirable
• A Civil (Transportation) Engineer I should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, and information management
• Working familiarity with design and production software to a point of being able to utilize the software in the development of project documents and interact with other project team members in their use of the software is highly desirable
• Successful completion of at least one student internship is desirable
• Familiarity with applicable standards is desirable
• Previous experience with roadway and infrastructure design may be given additional consideration
• Previous experience with traffic operations, microsimulation, and travel demand forecasting may be given additional consideration.
• Working knowledge of traffic engineering programs such as VISSIM, Synchro, and Transmodeler may be given additional consideration

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondence.
• Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups
• Have a client-oriented 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

Workplace Flexibility

We have selected two as 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 established 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.

Physical Requirements

Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)