Civil Engineer - Transportation Mid Level

Watts Architects & Engineers; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts Architects & Engineers in Buffalo, NY seeks a Mid-Level Civil Engineer to join our multidisciplinary design team. You will contribute to design work on public works projects, ensuring quality and on-time delivery, in a collaborative office environment.

Qualifications include a BS in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) and 0–6 years experience. Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office is required; NY or NJ PE license is a plus. Compensation ranges from $70,000 to $85,000 per year.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in NY or NJ preferred.
• 0–6 years experience in civil-infrastructure design (highways, bridges, water, sewer).
• Familiarity with AASHTO, AISC, PCA, NYSDOT standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead project engineering tasks on complex civil/infrastructure projects.
• Assist in delivering contract plans, specs, and bid estimates on time and within budget.
• Attend and lead project meetings and reviews.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and QA/QC requirements.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Strong organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work capability

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

What began as a one-man environmental engineering consulting firm in 1986 has purposefully grown into a leading design services firm. Watts is a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering (A/E) firm providing architecture, civil, environmental, transportation, and construction monitoring services with offices in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and New York City. As an interdisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and community builders, we work hand in hand with our clients to realize enduring designs - to create space for what matters.

We have an immediate opening for a Mid-Level Civil Engineer in our Buffalo office. This position offers the potential for a variety of work experiences with an architecture and engineering consulting firm. The candidate will have technical abilities and experience in the design of public works.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Design work on complex, multi-discipline projects and studies as a Project Engineer
• Assisting in design work and delivering contract plans, specifications and bid estimates on-time and within budget
• Participating in and conducting meetings
• Ensuring proper codes and standards are being used on projects and that all work is properly reviewed, checked and meets quality assurance/quality control requirements
• Performing site inspections

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from a college or university with an ABET-accredited curriculum
• Registered Professional Engineer in New York or New Jersey (a plus but not required)
• Minimum 0-6 years of experience in the design of civil-infrastructure projects involving highways & bridges, storm water and sanitary sewer collection systems; water distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of design codes and standards such as AASHTO, AISC, PCA and NYSDOT
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office software

Compensation

• Between $70,000 - $85,000 depending on experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status