Engineer III - Municipal Transportation

About the Role

Join our growing Municipal Transportation Section to design municipal roadways for local clients including the City of Olathe, City of Overland Park, and City of Lenexa. Recent projects include I-35 & Santa Fe Street Interchange, I-35 & 119th Street Interchange, 167th Street (Switzer to Antioch), and various Arterial Street Rehabilitation projects in Olathe, KS.

This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position works closely with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge, experience and client relationships to assist in the execution and evaluation of project designs. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided
• Assist in the development of project specifications
• Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans
• Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members
• Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members
• Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects
• Performs quality control reviews of discipline-specific engineering project elements/deliverables
• Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or
• Master's degree in Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience, or
• PhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience

Skills

• Optimizing work processes by using knowledge of the most effective and efficient ways to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement
• Independently progresses the majority of designs and tasks required of the discipline
• Exhibiting experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and MicroStation and/or AutoCad
• Exhibiting a thorough understanding of the application related to engineering, geometric and algebraic principles
• Managing time, proactively forecasting, and communicating project development needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification (depending on discipline)

Locations: Kansas City, MO, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway)