Project Engineer

Position Summary:

This entry-level position will assist in designing civil engineering projects including focus areas of public works, regional water systems, energy, land development, transportation and/or railroad projects. The position includes training under a Registered Professional Engineer to increase functional and technical knowledge and skills.

This position has a focus in transportation projects. Project work will include: roads, highways, interchanges, stormwater conveyance and associated work.

Veterans encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develops plans and specifications for state and municipal transportation projects.
• Will focus on roadway, drainage, and traffic signal design work.
• Performs traffic analysis/traffic studies as needed.
• May assist with proposal preparations and fee development.
• Will act as part of a team of professionals headed by a Project Manager.
• Although expected to work independently on most assignments, this position must be able to interact well with other team members and the manager relative to assigned aspects of the project.
• Assists with preparation on engineering analysis, designs and calculations relative to the project assigned. Assists in writing technical engineering and design reports.
• Provides contract administration, construction submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Engineer’s Supplemental Instruction (ESI), pay estimates/change orders, and other related activities. Attends industry events and becomes involved in the community.
• Ability to work with conventional engineering practice including a variety of complex features like conflicting design requirements, suitability of conventional materials and difficult coordination requirements.
• May perform quality assurance/quality control procedures in the field including field observation and materials testing.
• Utilizes Microstation and Geopak or AutoCAD and Civil 3D to design and analyze roadway elements.
• Writes technical reports and conducts conceptual design studies.
• Manages engineering work and interfaces with other disciplines as needed.
  Typically handles multiple projects for multiple clients simultaneously.
• Visits clients and job sites as needed to support project(s) and business development needs.
• Serves as consultant on transportation projects during construction phase.

Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent listening and reading skills, including proofreading
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or daily as changes occur in project needs
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills
• Knowledge of highway design standards, DOT design policies and plan preparation criteria
• Practical Knowledge in use of Highway Capacity Manual, Roadside Design Guide, MUTCD, and AASHTO Standards
• Credibility
• Accountability in work performance
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to achieve business results
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain amount of detail
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficiency in Microstation, Geopak/Inroads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
• Proficiency in HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS or other stormwater design/analysis programs preferred
• Ability to embrace new technology and processes including learning other software programs as needed (Adobe, Bluebeam, Deltek Vision accounting and project planning software, Client Relationship Management software, etc.)
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership
• Good time management skills with ability to handle complex deadline driven workload
• Ability to work independently and within a team successfully

Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field required.

Experience: 0-5 years engineering experience in transportation. Knowledge/experience of Microstation, Geopak/Inroads, AutoCAD/Civil 3D strongly preferred. E.I.T. preferred.

Travel Expectations: Must be able to travel in-state and out-of-state on occasion, which usually would consist of visiting other office locations, project sites, attending seminars or business meetings. Minimum travel is 10% of the time depending on projects. Certain positions will require more travel. Travel expectations will be communicated through the employee-owner’s manager, and for newly open positions, travel expectations will be reflected in the job posting announcement. Driver’s license with clean driving record required.