Civil Engineer (2-5 years of experience), Transportation

AVCON, INC.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AVCON, INC. in Orlando, FL is seeking a Transportation/Roadway Engineer to assist in planning and design of highway and multi-use trail projects. The role covers geometric roadway design, drainage, utilities, signing, erosion control, and permit assembly.

You will work within AVCON's design team on several projects, with opportunities to coordinate with clients and state agencies. A valid driver’s license and EIT eligibility within 36 months are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 2-5 years of civil transportation design experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D or OpenRoads and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in highway and roadway geometric design and plan preparation.
• Prepare project documentation including plans, specs, and estimates.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and project team members.
• Support project managers in scope, budget, and scheduling.
• Attend project meetings and present engineering work.

Skills

2-5 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

As part of a design team, the primary responsibilities of the Engineer, Transportation/Roadway are to assist with the planning and design of a variety of large and small highway and multi-use trail engineering projects including geometric design of all classifications of roadways and right-of-way plans; storm drainage design; utilities; signing and marking; and erosion control design; assembly of City, County, and State permits; and provide engineering oversight during construction. This position is based in AVCON's Orlando, Florida office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (may include but are not limited to)

• Assists in the various design elements to complete a project, component, or system with other team members with clear and specific objectives involving conventional types of plans, surveys, investigations, structures, and/or equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of complete project documentation to include plans, specifications, and engineer estimates including the collection, assembling, and organizing of project data.
• Evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to project assignments; formulates and solves problems with guidance and direction.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work; works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects using time efficiently to stay within budget and deliver on time.
• Assists in the preparation of project scopes, tasks, budgets, and schedules.
• Assists with proposals including bid documents, project reports, studies, and other documentation.
• Receives general direction on key objectives; receives guidance when necessary on unconventional or complex programs, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Interacts and collaborates with clients, contractors, and other project team members.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments/project.
• Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 2-5 years' experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley OpenRoads.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS

• Working knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation design requirements for roadway development and Federal/State funding.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high-volume office environment under pressure of heavy deadlines.
• Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.

LICENSURE

• Valid driver's license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) with ability to obtain licensure within 36 months of hire.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

ENVIRONMENT

Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an outdoor environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses and shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, covers, helmets/hoods, and any additional tools required for the task at hand.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AVCON's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.