Transportation Project Engineer - Mid Level

Job Responsibilities And Duties

• To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Software: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient
  Market Sector Software: AutoCAD C3D - Proficient
  Market Sector Software: Microstation Connect and OpenRoads - Proficient (if applicable)
• 3D design and visualizations: (e.g., Revit, Infraworks) - Developing (if applicable)
• Task Specific (e.g., AutoTurn, GuideSign) Technical Expertise: Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector
• Leads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes and complexities
• Mentors others on technical tasks and skills
• Performs quality control technical checking of moderately complex deliverables
• Teamwork: Team player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments. Is an independent thinker, provides clear communication and direction to others, and takes responsibility for their results.
• Project Delivery: Produces the following independently and oversees others with less experience: Technical reports and memos Specifications Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates Design documents and construction plans Breakdown of costs and scope of work - basic Schedules - basic Proposal technical approach
• Understanding Budget and Schedule: Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks. Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget. Mentors others on above.
• Industry Standards and Regulations: Interprets, selects, and employs the following design codes with advanced skill: AASHTO and FHWA - Advanced Local Client - Advanced Actively mentor others on interpreting design codes
• Understands limitations of design codes
• Client Interaction: Frequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects. Leads client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks.
• Other: Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

• Performs advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the market sector.
• Operates with a high level of autonomy.
• Reviews the work of others.
• May perform some assistant project management tasks.
• Provides technical guidance on proposals.
• Supervisory Duties: May Be a Supervisor Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks Recruits and hires new employees Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations Decides on reward and promotion based on performance Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Years of experience required: 6 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 5 years
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: PE required
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit.
• The employee is required to talk and hear.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, and use hands.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.