Engineer II - Design

Highway/Structure Engineering Design Position

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform highway/structure engineering design functions with minimal supervision and guidance by a Work Group Leader, including engineering computations, cost estimates, checking, report writing, etc.
• May act as a Work Group Leader on segments of projects.
• Participate in visits to project sites, project status meetings, and public meetings.
• Assist in developing the technical skills of coworkers.
• Provide design support for workshare with other offices.
• Demonstrate accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of highway/structure engineering and design codes.
• Knowledge of company Design Procedures.
• Ability to perform moderately complex highway/structure engineering design tasks independently and more complex design task with supervision.
• Knowledge of written communication techniques and composition.
• Ability to use computer software and other online resources.
• Skilled in using word processing and spreadsheet applications, Bluebeam, and "Math Cad".
• Skilled in utilizing engineering software to provide highway/traffic design solutions.
• Ability to supervise other members of the highway project team.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers, clients, and the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented setting, which includes supervision.
• Knowledge of Bentley Micro Station design software.

Structure Specific:

• Steel girder design and load rating, concrete superstructure design, connection design, bearing design, abutment design, retaining wall design, and pier/foundation design and analysis.

Highway Specific:

• Geometry, right-of-way, traffic, and water resource.
• Software:
  InRoads/Open Roads, HCS/Synchro/Vissim, HEC-RAS, HY-8, Pond Pack.

Education and Experience

Required:

• BS degree in civil engineering.
• EIT certificate.
• Minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible design experience.
• Attain training prerequisites according to company schedules.

Relationship to Others:

• Reports to Department Manager.
• Works with other Engineers, Designers, and Draftspersons.
• Receives assignments from Department Manager, Project Managers, and Engineers.
• Receives guidance from Work Group Leaders and Project Engineers.
• Provides guidance to Engineer I and Draftspersons.