Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners.

We are seeking an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Project Engineer for our Digital Infrastructure Solutions department. We are interested in someone who is highly motivated to help grow our ITS, Data Science and Technology practice. As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for assisting in the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for ITS, Transit, Traffic, and Transportation Planning projects.

This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. It applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. It leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design‑related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule.

It develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. It may mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.

• Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline‑specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline. Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
• Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi‑discipline projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience.
• PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience.

• Understands the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.
• Coordinates work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines.
  
  Prepares high quality deliverables that are on time, and within budget and scope.
• Knowledge in Bentley Micro Station and Open Roads Designer.
• Experience with design, testing, and operation of ITS devices such as CCTV cameras, DMS, communications infrastructure (fiber & wireless), sensors/detectors, and traffic signal controllers.

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 8 years relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Benefits information available at HNTB Total Rewards. Learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Locations:
Des Moines, IA;
Kansas City, MO;
Oklahoma City, OK;
Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway);
St. Louis, MO.

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Job Type: Regular. Full/Part Time:
Full time. Job Category:
Engineering Group. ReqID: R-29649.