Transportation Engineer I

Purpose

Evaluate, select, and apply standard transportation engineering techniques, procedures and criteria on moderately complex transportation and infrastructure projects. Assist in developing sustainable transportation solutions to make communities more livable by reducing traffic congestion, promoting multiple modes of transportation, supporting land development, and improving safety for all users.

Responsibilities

• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution; receive direction as needed, especially on difficult assignments and possible solutions.
• Work completed using standard engineering techniques and design principles, reviewed by more senior staff.
• Work closely with senior members to learn about and assist with transportation engineering and planning work.
• Assist with marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and internal services/groups/offices as necessary.
• Work side by side with the project team on transportation projects; prepare maps and graphics for public and client meetings, perform data analysis, perform field reviews and data collection, conduct research on trends and best practices, contribute to stakeholder and public engagement efforts, develop solutions to complex problems, and present recommendations.
• Prepare engineering plans and reports.
• Assist in preparation of grant applications and associated services related to funding programs.
• Participate in construction-related assignments.
• Draft transmittals, memos, meeting minutes, letters, and other documentation/communications.
• Assist in preparation of reports, plans, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, permits and/or designs for projects.
• Conduct field visits, field data collection, and field observations.
• Develop and maintain accurate and organized project files.
• Follow established firm's goals, SOPs and QA/QC procedures and assist in QA/QC review of technical work of other staff.
• Work on various analyses and design aspects of engineering projects which may include road/access design, corridor projects, multimodal projects, bridge design, safety projects, and other associated engineering services.
• Work on various analyses and concept design aspects of engineering projects which may include traffic studies, corridor/regional studies, safety studies, and other associated engineering services.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive projects/tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to work-related and project needs.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Effective communication, presentation, writing, and graphic skills, including public speaking, written