Transportation Engineer PE

Clark Nexsen; Richmond; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Transportation Engineer to oversee multi-discipline design projects. The role involves leading project teams, managing budgets, and ensuring quality control. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, a degree in engineering, and relevant experience in transportation design. The position offers a collaborative work environment with flexible in-office days to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Typically 4+ years of leadership experience in transportation design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one US state.

Responsibilities

• Leading transportation engineering duties on design projects.
• Supervising and mentoring junior transportation staff.
• Preparing scope and fee proposals for transportation projects.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Post-graduate degrees

Tools

Company software

Design tools

Job description

A Transportation Engineer will be responsible for performing and directing transportation engineering duties on multi-discipline design projects of moderate to large scope, including projects that involve only transportation engineering.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Performing transportation engineering duties as a lead project engineer, including analysis and design of interstates, interchanges, urban roadways, bridges, site grading, stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics, storm drainage systems, culverts, erosion control, and site plan preparation; supervising and directing EI/EIT staff; coordinating with other disciplines; leading contract document production; and managing project budgets and schedules.
2. Collaborating within a multi-discipline design team.
3. Meeting with clients to define and validate project scope.
4. Preparing marketing and presentation materials as directed.
5. Seeking guidance from senior engineers and department heads to resolve technical and coordination issues.
6. Supervising EI/EITs and CAD Technicians, especially on complex problems.
7. Supporting bidding processes, including preparing addenda, amendments, and bid tabulation.
8. Engaging in construction phase activities such as site visits, RFI responses, shop review, and record drawing preparation.
9. Adhering to quality control practices.
10. Working with management and project teams, including architects, engineers, interior designers, and landscape architects.
11. Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts.
12. Supervising and mentoring junior transportation staff.

Project responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Performing senior transportation engineer tasks as directed.
2. Preparing scope and fee proposals for transportation projects.
3. Conducting project code analysis.
4. Preparing transportation drawings and specifications for various project stages.
5. Reviewing calculations and work products from team members.
6. Coordinating drawings with specifications and other disciplines.
7. Incorporating QC and Gray Team comments.
8. Responding to RFIs and owner comments.
9. Reviewing and responding to construction submittals.
10. Performing QA/QC reviews.
11. Managing discipline-specific budgets and schedules.

Education, Technology, and Experience:

• Graduation from an ABET-accredited engineering program in Civil or related disciplines.
• Post-graduate degrees may be considered favorably.
• Typically 4+ years of leadership experience in transportation design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one US state; reciprocity preferred.
• Understanding of sustainable design principles; LEED AP preferred.
• Additional certifications like PTOE encouraged.
• Active participation in professional organizations desirable.
• Proficiency with company software and design tools.
• Experience with grading, stormwater, hydrology, hydraulics, culvert design, and erosion control is highly desirable.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective document and correspondence preparation.
• Presentation skills.
• Positive attitude and commitment to professional development.
• Dedication to engineering excellence and team success.

Physical Requirements:

Primarily sedentary, performed in an office environment with accommodations for extended sitting, standing, and minimal lifting.

Workplace Flexibility:

In-office presence on Mondays and Thursdays, with one flexible day arranged with supervision, to foster collaboration and work-life balance.