Senior Project Engineer - Transportation

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Full Time Professional Peoria, IL, US

13 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

Summary/Objective

Responsible for the design and preparation of plans, details, construction budgets, code compliance, design calculations, and specifications for assigned projects. Responsible for implementation of Quality Control - Quality Assurance practices for the project. Work and coordinate with other staff as needed to meet project requirements.

Essential Functions

• Oversees the completion of various engineering tasks for transportation engineering projects, which may include state, county, or municipal public roadway improvements, or engineering work related to private developments or private utilities affecting the public right-of-way. This may include delegating to, training, and working with our engineering staff to complete project tasks. Experience with IDOT policies and permitting procedures is beneficial.
• Interfaces with various disciplines to ensure design process is coordinated, complete and comprehensive
• Establishes appropriate and applicable design criteria, develops design concepts/alternatives, studies, project budgets, project schedules, and recommends solutions
• Advises on and/or performs analysis and design calculations, documents design procedures, and assures design follows codes and standards
• Prepares the project deliverables including plans, specifications, reports, and construction cost and time estimates
• Collaborates with a team to prepares proposals for new work
• Develops project scope, schedule and budget in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Monitors projects to assure maintenance of schedule and budget, and that the design is consistent with project criteria and scope of work
• Recognizes scope creep and brings to the attention of the Project Manager
• Provides training to other staff
• Coordinates permit requirements and obtains the necessary permits
• Performs field investigations and condition evaluations as assigned
• Represents the firm at business development events and conferences
• Performs other duties as required by Project Managers/Department Manager

Education/Experience/Skills

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering or related fields
• 8+ years of transportation engineering experience
• PE licensure is required
• Demonstrates the ability to exercise good engineering judgment
• Experienced in engineering standards, concepts, design criteria and procedures within a particular field or discipline
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to write reports with clarity
• Collaborates with others well, can delegate work effectively, and can train coworkers in technical tasks
• Has experience with roadway design elements, including geometric design, drainage design, traffic operations, traffic signal design, guardrail design, and/or water main design.
• Has familiarity with CADD software, preferably Open Roads Designer
• Has familiarity with applicable design standards and local policies, such as the AASHTO Green Book, the MUTCD, and the IDOT BDE and BLRS manuals.

About TERRA Engineering

Founded in 1992, TERRA Engineering, Ltd. (TERRA) is a woman-owned, full-service engineering firm that also offers Landscape Architecture and Land Surveying expertise. We provide quality services for client-specific solutions within scope, budget, and schedule. TERRA’s missionis to become the Professional Service firm of choice by empowering our employees to be innovative and socially responsible while achieving sustainable and profitable growth.

Our multi-disciplinary team brings robust knowledge and diverse experience to our clients’ projects, while also providing innovative and sustainable solutions. Continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration are at the core of TERRA’s culture. We strive to create an environment in which all can comfortably and authentically express their thoughts and ideas and effectively engage with the organization. Each member of our team is an important part of TERRA’s success!

TERRA Provides:

• A robust benefits package
• 401K and…