Civil Engineer - Transportation

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We are currently seeking to add a Transportation Civil Engineer to our dynamic team in Portland, Oregon.

• Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 annually
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Sign-On Bonus

Our Transportation Civil Engineers perform civil engineering design work in a team environment, working with other engineers, project managers, and Apex staff across multiple service disciplines. The selected candidate will prepare and oversee various elements of design work including roadway sections; intersection layout and sight distance determination; construction staging & traffic control; signing & striping; ADA design; interchange layout; roadway drainage including hydraulic reports;

alignment/right-of-way plans; temporary erosion control plans; site preparation plans; roadway profiles; and utility plans.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Transportation Engineering
• Professional Engineer License (P.E) in Oregon and/or Washington, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• 7-10 years of design experience
• A solid understanding of civil engineering with a focus on state or local government roadway design
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil3D, Micro Station Inroads, or other design software as appropriate; roadway CADD and modeling experience required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to work in fast paced environment across multiple disciplines and project types
• Flexibility and creativity in project approaches, and openness to learn and develop
• Experience Working in a Consulting Firm or Municipal Engineering Department
• Familiarity with local development codes and standards

Desirable Qualifications

• A strong background in road and highway design in Oregon and/or Washington
• Experience working in a Consulting Firm having delivered state and local agency PS&E projects
• Familiarity with the AASHTO, MUTCD, and ODOT/WSDOT Design Manuals

Primary Job Responsibilities

• As a key member of a roadway/highway design team, assist in the management of moderate to large-scale projects and independently manage smaller projects using local or AASHTO standards;
• Perform civil engineering design tasks associated with state and local municipal public works projects, and private development projects;
• Self-manage project tasks, effectively manage multiple assignments, and maintain active communication with project managers;
• Mentor and lead junior staff through delivery of projects;
• Effectively manage the following work elements:
  • Day-to-day internal and external communication (verbal and written);
  • Support and advise junior engineers and technical staff to develop PS&E documents;
  • write reports and technical memos;
  • coordinate with subconsultants, keep project on schedule and within budget, and keep client satisfied;
  • Understand project scopes and budgets with support to project manager to maintain delivery within project success metrics;
• Participate and represent Apex in professional organizations and functions;
• Perform other duties as assigned. Duties may periodically include performing a variety of skilled professional tasks, manually or by use of computer-assisted drafting/design equipment.

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Expected Pay Range

$110,000 - $120,000 USD

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