Senior Transportation Project Engineer Hybrid; Providence, RI

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Our Northeast Division is a well‑respected, award‑winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co‑exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast‑paced, rewarding work environment.

The Transportation Practice is hiring a Senior Project Engineer for a hybrid role based in our Providence, RI office. This position is responsible for the technical supervision of complex transportation projects and ensuring the work performed conforms to the contractual scope, budget, and schedule.

• Serve as the technical lead for the transportation components of complex projects
• Coordinate technically among other design disciplines and subconsultants
• Lead the development of 3D roadway design models using AutoCAD Civil3D in accordance with RIDOT standards and workflows
• Oversee or prepare plan sets, special provisions, and cost estimates for roadway design projects
• Assist Project Managers with:
  • Planning, coordination, and execution of both large and small projects
  • Complying with assigned project schedules and budgets, actively reporting progress and identifying additional work outside the contractual scope
  • Developing technical approaches, schedules, and fee estimates for proposals on large‑scale or more complex projects to produce effective and quality proposals
• Develop technical solutions for complex roadway projects by applying engineering knowledge and skills to produce quality work
• Maintain positive relationships with clients
• Participate in developing the technical approach for proposals
• Supervise and train less experienced staff, providing daily guidance, checking their work and progress, and serving as a positive role model and mentor for junior staff
• Manage a direct report, including workload management, approving timesheets and expense reports, and guiding career path development
• Maintain quality control within the department by reviewing designs, calculations, and assumptions on projects
• Prepare for and perform oral presentations to the public, municipal boards, and clients regarding project deliverables, and to external associations and professional conferences

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or other related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineering License, or working towards licensure within one year, in a state(s) where Apex does work or ability to obtain same by reciprocity
• 5+ years of roadway design experience
• Strong writing skills to prepare technical memoranda, reports, proposals, contracts, and subcontract scopes of work
• Knowledge of RIDOT plan set requirements and the RIDOT design process is a plus
• Complete Streets experience is a strong plus
• Valid US driver's license and clean driving record

• Company‑subsidized medical and dental
• Company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability
• 401(k) 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

Title: Sr Project Engineer

Annual Expected Pay Range: $102,000 - $130,000 USD

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