Operations Engineer

Job Description

The Operations Engineer is part of the Roadway Operations and Maintenance Department. The individual is required to be competent in data collection and its consequent analysis to obtain efficient and practicable actions for the daily operations of the highway. This individual will report to the Operations Manager and will work closely with the C‑suite management, engineers, employees, and external parties (contractors and consultants).

He/she eventually will attend meetings with state and local officials.

• Develops and monitors any operational improvements to be performed on the highway
• Assists and controls, prepares, and manages any corrective action required to improve asset conditions
• Assists management in the review and approval of all plans, payments, and change orders for contracts
• Develops recommendations to address O&M concerns and work with the Operations and Maintenance teams as necessary to achieve resolution of the items
• Provides technical information and support to other departments within the company to support their activities as they relate to the Operation and Maintenance of the project
• Assists in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings and calculations, which may include supervising the production of these drawings when applicable for specific project
• Performs data acquisition and analysis, research alternative design approaches, site conditions and/or regulatory agency specifications or regulations, and prepares material for reports and permit applications
• Prepares business cases to assess the optimum alternative for different operations in the highway
• Develops ordinary updates or any improvement required in the GIS model for the concession
• Prepares any training required for the Maintenance Team required to enhance their duties
• Supervises field project inspections during annual quality inspections, or as needed
• Ensures full compliance with the CA’s O&M Measurement and Performance Table for the project
• Actively promotes the safety of the department and the employees
• Performs other job‑related duties as needed

To perform this job successfully, 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 to fulfill those duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Data Analytics or any related field
• 1‑3+ years of experience in construction/roadway maintenance, or a technical department in a major infrastructure developer is desirable
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

• Effectively manages tasks and tight deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be very detail oriented and have analytical capabilities
• Innovative and flexible mindset
• Ability to interact with colleagues in a self‑managed team structure
• Strong interpersonal communication, decision‑making and resolution skills
• Must be able to multitask, problem solve and prioritize, within a fast‑paced environment

• Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially within Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point, as well as PC‑based programs
• ArcGIS experience desirable
• CAD and/or Micro Station experience desirable

• Regular travel required, may include occasional air travel
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit