Transportation Engineer - Mid Level

About the Role

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. The Mid level Transportation Engineer is an individual contributor who provides project management for a variety of surface transportation design projects. Operating with a high degree of latitude, the role independently applies advanced engineering techniques, sets direction for its own work within agreed project expectations, and takes on client-facing responsibilities including design scope development and RFP/procurement support for design-build projects. This is an individual-contributor role; position may directly supervise one or two staff on assigned projects and mentors junior engineers on conceptual design work.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Performs design project management tasks for surface transportation projects from conceptual to final design
• Develops design scope of services for design-build projects and/or specific client templates
• Provides engineering design input, RFP development, and procurement assistance for traditional design-build transportation projects
• Develops specifications, cost estimates, and prepares final bid packages
• Coordinates design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers
• Participates in project management decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance
• Maintains and establishes working relationships with regulatory agencies, local government, state DOTs, and private clients
• Mentors and assists junior engineers in developing conceptual design plans, including roadway and bridge cross sections, traffic control, drainage, and signing and pavement markings plans; identifies additional right-of-way and permitting needs
• Identifies schedule and cost variances and develops and implements recommendations for corrective action when needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering, or a related field; required
• 7–10 years of experience in transportation engineering design projects (an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience may also be considered)
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Georgia or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire; required
• Advanced competency in surface transportation engineering design, including roadway and drainage, from conceptual to final design; proficiency with ORD, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office: required
• Strong knowledge of applicable state DOT design standards; experience developing design scopes of services and supporting RFP development and procurement for design-build projects; required
• Professional network with municipal, state DOT, local government, and/or regulatory agency staff preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package with low employee contributions; family coverage available
• Low-deductible plan available
• Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
• Wellness Program with financial incentives including monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like Calm and BetterHelp, and more
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
• Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
• 401(k) match
• Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Training opportunities, Leadership Development Program, formal Mentoring program, active YP (Young Professionals) group
• Pet Insurance

Pay

All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171. Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire.