Transportation Project Engineer

About the role

The role of a Project Engineer is to lead engineering teams on various-sized roadway projects. As a leader, they will be responsible for preparing and sealing designs and ensuring the development and delivery of successful civil projects.

Responsibilities

• Review and seal of roadway projects.
• Perform on technically complex projects and provide guidance to other team members on transportation-related projects.
• Liaise with clients, agencies, and others to obtain and determine project requirements and approvals.
• Aid Project Manager in the preparation of client proposals, reports, and the development of project design elements including specifications and estimates.
• Create detailed 3D roadway corridor models using computer-aided design software including AutoCAD Civil3D and MicroStation OpenRoads Designer.
• Utilize model-based design visualization software, such as InfraWorks, LumenRT, Concept Station, or Beyond Typicals, to support design development and client communications.
• Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project’s purpose and the client’s needs.
• Develop feasible design alternatives to be compared against significant project parameters such as site conditions, right-of-way requirements, utility conflicts, design standards, safety, environmental impacts, community input, and cost.
• Produce detailed, high-quality final design plans, specifications, and estimates in accordance with applicable procedures and standards.
• Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Manage the scope and integration of subconsultants and employees.
• Support business development and the delivery of proposals.

Requirements

• Demonstrate recent experience developing highway and/or roadway projects for CDOT and/or local governmental agencies.
• Ability to lead design teams, manage projects, and check the work of others for accuracy and completeness, and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Understand client expectations, budgeting, proposal writing, invoicing, and collecting accounts receivable.
• Technical leader in all relevant areas of design and understanding of various design methods.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft suite of Office 365 products.
• Ability to lead meetings with the client, design teams, and other agencies.
• Effective communicator and able to work with and lead teams.
• Proficient in relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation OpenRoads, and 3-D Modeling experience preferred.
• Ability to see the big picture of roadway projects.
• Understand or have experience in storm drain design, utility relocations, and traffic designs (a plus).
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Credentials

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (emphasis in Transportation preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado.
• Additional licensure, or ability to acquire, within western US preferred.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in roadway design or similar.

Additional

• Project Management experience a plus.
• Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.
• Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Pay

Pay Range: $107,100.00 - $160,700.00 Annually

Schedule

Full time

Travel

Yes

Locations

• MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas: $107,100.00 - $160,700.00 Annually
• CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas: $117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually

Stantec

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