Senior Transportation Project Engineer

Overview

Apex Companies is a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm recognized for fast growth in the US and for client service excellence. Our Northeast Division emphasizes career development, training, and mentoring across diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced environment. Our Transportation Practice is hiring a Senior Project Engineer for a hybrid role based in our Providence, RI office.

We will also consider candidates in the Greater Boston or Connecticut area. This position is responsible for the technical supervision of complex transportation projects and ensuring work conforms to the contractual scope, budget, and schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves as the Technical Lead for the transportation components of more complex projects
• Coordinates technically among design disciplines and subconsultants
• Leads the development of 3D roadway design models using AutoCAD Civil3D in accordance with RIDOT standards and workflows
• Oversees or prepares plan sets, special provisions, and cost estimates for roadway design projects
• Assists Project Managers with:
• Planning, coordination, and execution of projects of varying size
• Compliance with project schedules and budgets; actively reporting progress and identifying additional work outside the scope
• Developing technical approaches, schedules, and fee estimates for proposals on large-scale or complex projects
• Develops technical solutions for complex roadway projects
• Maintains positive client relationships
• Participates in developing the technical approach for proposals
• Supervises and trains less experienced staff, provides daily guidance, and mentors junior staff
• Manages a direct report, including workload management, timesheet and expense approvals, and career development guidance
• Maintains quality control by reviewing designs, calculations, and assumptions
• Prepares for and performs oral presentations to the public, municipal boards, clients, and professional associations

• Bachelors of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 5+ years of roadway design experience
• Professional Engineering License, or working toward licensure within one year, in applicable states or ability to obtain by reciprocity
• Strong writing skills to prepare technical memoranda, reports, proposals, contracts, and subcontract scopes of work
• Knowledge of RIDOT plan set requirements and design process is a plus
• Valid US driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Company-subsidized medical and dental
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US

$100,000 - $130,000 USD

Apex

Job Title:

Sr Project Engineer

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