Civil (Transportation) Engineer III

A Civil (Transportation) Engineer III 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 Civil (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 Civil (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

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 & Environmental Engineering, Civil, Environmental & Infrastructure Engineering, or Civil Engineering Technology
• Post-graduate degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering/ Transportation Engineering-related degree may be given additional consideration
• Must be a fully licensed Engineer in at least one US state, preferably in the local jurisdiction
• A Civil (Transportation) Engineer III should typically have 4-6 years 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.
• 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 Civil (Transportation) Engineer III 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.
• Experience with grading, stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics, storm drainage system design, culvert design, and erosion and sediment control plan preparation is highly desirable.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

Physical 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.