Roadway Project Engineer

GBA Companies; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Roadway Civil Engineer in Chesterfield to lead design in various transportation projects. Ideal candidates will have DOT design expertise and a background in project development. Responsibilities include leading design tasks, analyzing engineering data, and mentoring staff. The firm values innovation and quality in their projects, offering a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project design and plan development.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois or Missouri preferred.
• Strong working technical knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design on transportation engineering projects.
• Analyze reports, maps, and drawings to assemble construction documents.
• Conduct preliminary engineering evaluations and studies.

Skills

DOT design experience

Proficiency with CAD software

Strong time management skills

Ability to coordinate with local and national agencies

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

GBA is looking for a Roadway Civil Engineer to join our Transportation Group. This position entails a lead design role for transportation projects.

We work on a variety of project types including planning and corridor studies, street and highway design, roadway infrastructure rehabilitation, bike and pedestrian facility design and ADA compliance, and complex interchanges. The ideal candidate will offer Illinois DOT (IDOT) design expertise, however, MoDOT design experience will be strongly considered as well.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Design on transportation engineering projects including expansion, reconstruction or rehabilitation of intersections, local streets, collectors, arterials, rural roadways, trails and sidewalks including ADA facilities.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, perform site visits, and review survey data to plan and assemble construction documents.
• Conduct preliminary engineering evaluations and studies to identify design improvement alternatives, compare options, and assist in making design recommendations related to transportation projects. Prepare project quantities and cost estimates.
• Be responsible for project quality on tasks assigned as defined in the Quality Assurance / Quality Control guidelines.
• Provide hands-on expertise to lead/contribute to the design of complex projects on a multidisciplinary team.
• Coach and mentor less experienced staff and assist with their career development.
• Confirms project compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and mandates, enforcing of appropriate safety and security precautions.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Possess DOT design experience.
• Ability to coordinate and work closely with local and national agencies.
• Proficiency with CAD software, specifically Bentley’s Microstation Open Road Designer (ORD).
• Strong time management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability in a rapidly changing environment with competing goals.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• fundamentals of Engineering Certificate required, Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois or Missouri preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in project design and plan development, DOT experience preferred
• Experience with MicroStation
• Strong working technical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Ability to lead design tasks on a variety of transportation project types
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels both internally and externally

At GBA team of companies, we are innovative people who want to solve problems. We’re known for our technical excellence, but we bring so much more to the table. We strive to create remarkable solutions for a higher quality of life through our diversified services.

Our people are ambitious, passionate and committed to creating high quality, imaginative projects. We’ve created an environment where we celebrate our team’s eagerness to learn and grow.

GBA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.