Senior Transportation Project Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Serves as the Technical Lead for the transportation components of more complex projects
• Responsible for the technical coordination among other design disciplines and subconsultants
• Led 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
• Aids Project Managers in planning, coordination, and execution of both large and small projects
• Complies with assigned project schedules and budget on projects by actively reporting on project progress and identifying additional work outside the contractual scope
• Develops technical approaches, schedules, and fee estimates for proposals on large-scale or more complex projects to produce an effective and quality proposal
• Develops technical solutions for complex roadway projects by applying engineering knowledge and skills to produce quality work
• Maintains positive relationships with clients
• Participates in developing the technical approach for proposals
• Supervises and trains less experienced staff by providing daily guidance and checking their work and progress; serves as a positive role model and mentor for junior staff
• Manages a direct report, including managing workload management, approving timesheets and expense reports, and guiding career path development
• Reviews designs, calculations, and assumptions on projects
• Prepares for and performs oral presentations to the public, municipal boards, and clients regarding project deliverables, and to external associations and at professional conferences

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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