Design Engineer; PE), Transportation

Design Engineer (PE), Transportation - Richardson, TX

Halff has an opening for a Design Engineer with a Texas PE License, on our Roadway / Transportation team in our Richardson, TX office. This position requires strong design experience. The ideal candidate would have 5-8 years of experience in roadway design for DOT and/or municipal projects, preferably in Texas. Candidates must have the ability to lead schematic project design and provide guidance to technical staff with a commitment to quality.

Open Roads Designer (ORD) experience is required. This role offers an opportunity for Roadway / Transportation Engineers looking for advancement and professional growth while honing their skills in project management and technical expertise. There is potential for ownership in the firm.

• Lead production and assist in management of production staff on TxDOT schematic projects, collaborating with project members, multi-practice teams, and subconsultants to ensure deliverables, requirements, schedules, costs and meeting plans are communicated, and quality procedures are upheld.
• Apply technical expertise by understanding project-specific standards, criteria, deliverables and best practices.
• Lead complex engineering design tasks and collaborate with other professional staff in the development of transportation projects.
• Assist in development and management of project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage assurance and quality control to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations and Halff requirements and comply with recognized standards and codes of practice.

• Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in the State of Texas.
• At least 5 years of experience in roadway project development with emphasis on DOT schematic development, preferably in Texas.
• Micro Station CADD and Open Roads experience required.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to quality.
• Positive attitude, be self-directed yet a team player and a person of high character with a focus on quality, integrity and success.

• Multi-discipline teams to meet challenges that are often complicated by aging infrastructure and shrinking budgets.
• Extensive knowledge in planning, designing and managing transportation projects to move people and goods safely and reliably.
• Collaborative approach to transportation projects.

Halff vision of Transportation Services and projects;
Halff has over 35 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Comprehensive benefits overview available on request

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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