Civil Engineer - Transportation - 4+ Years of Experience

Ayres Associates; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401K with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a confident design engineer in Madison, Wisconsin to contribute to transportation-related projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in civil engineering and at least 4 years of experience in transportation design. Responsibilities include collaborating with a design team, performing geometric design tasks, preparing plans and specifications, and mentoring junior staff. Benefit offerings include health insurance, 401K with a company match, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in transportation-related design.
• Experience with roadway design software and preparation of design reports.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a design team to discuss project objectives.
• Perform geometric design tasks for roadway improvement.
• Prepare final plans, specifications, and estimates.

Skills

Transportation design

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Finding The Right Fit

Ayres is seeking a confident and skilled design engineer to be a key contributor in the delivery of transportation related projects for our many public and private clients. As a transportation design engineer within Ayres, you will have the opportunity to work with highly experienced roadway, structure, traffic, and construction project managers and engineering staff working on a wide variety of projects ranging from two-lane rural roadways to complex system interchanges. You will also be supported by your supervisor as well as upper management to help ensure as much success as possible.

On Any Given Day, You’ll

• Collaborate with a design team to discuss project objectives, challenges and identify design strategies to provide our clients with smart, create, solutions.
• Perform the geometric design and other design tasks for roadway improvement projects in conformance with applicable design standards, Ayres quality standards, and requirements of the contract.
• Prepare final plans, specifications and estimates.
• Assist or take the lead in the preparation of various design reports.
• Participate in regular group meetings to review and coordinate project schedules and deliverables.
• Mentor less experienced staff.
• Review work performed by others for quality control purposes.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with fellow co-workers within the company.
• Participate in office-wide, social events.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience consisting of transportation related design.
• Experience and proficient with Civil 3D, AutoCAD (preferred) and/or other similar roadway design software.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Desired Skills And Experiences

• Enthusiastic focus and interest in the use of roadway design software for the development and delivery of creative design solutions and quality final deliverables.
• WisDOT experience is a plus.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Wisconsin.
• An interest and willingness to be challenged to allow for consistent personal development and growth.
• A desire to build the Ayres Associates brand at professional meetings/conferences locally, statewide, and potentially nationally as a subject matter expert.
• Experience with 3D Roadway modeling is a plus.

Benefits Of Being Part Of The Ayres Team

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer