Highway Engineer - Entry Level

# Highway Engineer
- Entry Level (56441)
New Orleans LA
- New Orleans, LA 70163## Overview Level Entry Position  Type Full Time## Description
** The New Orleans, LA
** office of
** Modjeski and Masters
** is seeking
** Entry Level Highway Engineers.
** This is an exciting opportunity to start your career with one of the nation’s leading bridge engineering firms, working alongside experts on projects that shape our highway infrastructure. As a
** Highway Design Engineer
** with Modjeski and Masters, you will work on a variety of challenging and rewarding bridge engineering projects for a myriad of transportation clients. As a member of our team, you'll be performing engineering tasks under the careful supervision of established and respected professionals. You'll have opportunities to interact directly with clients, become a valued partner on a variety of high-impact projects, and apply fresh insights at every stage of a bridge's life cycle.

Instead of following in the footsteps of others in the bridge services field, you'll be part of a team that is leading the way. Many of our projects result in new techniques and new standards for everyone else to follow.

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** What We’re Looking For
*** At minimum a BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University
* A valid EI certification, or in the process of obtaining.
* Ability to learn and correctly apply relevant design guidelines and policies, including:  + AASHTO:
- A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets
- Roadside Design Guide
- Guide for Planning, Design and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities
- Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities  + Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)  + State DOT specific Highway Design Policies and Guidelines---####
** What You’ll Do
*** Coordinate with technical staff in performing a variety of non-structural engineering tasks, including the development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates, under direct guidance from Project Managers and senior-level engineers.
* Highway Design, including but not limited to roadway geometrics, drainage, permanent signage and striping, intersections, work zone traffic control, guardrail layouts, and Transportation Management Plans (TMPs).
* Develop conceptual plans for Feasibility Studies.
* Perform additional duties as assigned, including occasional field assignments and assistance with statements of interest and technical/price proposals
* Review and check standard highway design calculations and drawings.
* Develop contract plan details using CAD software.
* Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
* Provide technical writing for design reports and feasibility studies.
* Perform and check quantity take-offs from contract plans.
* Coordinate with Teaming Subconsultants for topographic and property survey, geotechnical services, traffic analysis and environmental permitting.
* Use engineering CAD and analysis software such as Bentley Micro Station/InRoads/Open Roads, Auto Turn, LADOTD’s Hydrologic and Hydraulic Programs (HydroWIN), HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.

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** Why Join Us?
*** Competitive salary
* Hybrid Work Environment
* Bonus Program  + Eligible employees receive cash bonuses based on the achievement of individual performance objective and business objectives during each calendar year
* 9 Paid Holidays
* Competitive PTO accruals  + Starting at 17 days, increases with years’ experience
* Comprehensive cafeteria-style benefit plan which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for our employees and their dependents
* Group Term Life Insurance  + Basic Accidental death and dismemberment & Basic Life
* Long term Disability coverage
* Several other additional benefits offered …