Transportation Project Engineer - Mid-Level

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Summary

The Transportation Project Engineer 2 is focused on performing advanced levels of engineering calculations, alternatives analysis, and design on the largest, most complex transportation projects that include sidewalks, bike paths, local roadways, intersections, highways, freeways, and other transportation facilities. Duties include leading site visits, preparing CAD mark-ups, geometric roadway layout and design, performing 3D corridor modeling, writing project specifications and technical reports, calculating construction quantities, estimating construction costs, coordinating with clients and stakeholders, drafting scope and budget documents for transportation-related tasks, and preparing project correspondence.

The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, desire to learn new design concepts, and have excellent organizational and communication skills. A successful Transportation Project Engineer 2 should demonstrate highly advanced proficiency with design and drafting fundamentals in at least one software platform, be able to quickly learn, apply and teach new 2D and 3D design concepts quickly without oversight, and mentor others with less experience.

A successful employee is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Advanced
• Market Sector Software (AutoCAD C3D) - Advanced
• Market Sector Software (Microstation Connect and Open Roads) - Advanced (if applicable)
• 3D design and visualizations (e.g., Revit, Infraworks) - Proficient (if applicable)
• Task Specific (e.g., Auto Turn, Guide Sign)

Technical Expertise

• Advanced understanding of technical fundamentals
• Demonstrates expertise to others within and beyond market sector
• Provides unique solutions to complex technical challenges
• Leads internal mentoring
• Performs quality control technical checking of complex deliverables

Teamwork

Team player and team leader with the ability to follow on large or complex projects. Provides clear communication and direction, sets expectations, and takes responsibility for results of the team.

Project Delivery

Leads the production of and provides quality control for the following:

• Technical reports and memos
• Specifications
• Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates
• Design documents and construction plans
• Breakdown of costs and scope of work - Proficient
• Schedules - Proficient
• Proposal technical approach

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks and projects. Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget. Mentors others on above.

Industry Standards and Regulations

• Expertly interprets, selects, and employs the following design codes:
• AASHTO and FHWA - Advanced
• Local Client - Advanced
• Actively mentors others on interpreting design codes
• Understands limitations of design codes

Client Interaction

Frequent direct communications with clients on large/complex projects. Leads technical client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks. Participates in project interviews.

Other

Other duties as…