Civil Transportation Engineer

McMahon Group; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

McMahon Associates in Neenah, Wisconsin is seeking a Civil Transportation Engineer for a full-time role focused on municipal and WisDOT transportation design and construction administration.

You will oversee multiple projects, perform construction observation, assist with design tasks, and coordinate with contractors and clients to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for projects.
• Knowledge of WisDOT project development and construction observation is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with field layout, measurements and QA/QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction observation and oversight of transportation projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Conduct field layout, quantity measurement, record keeping, and contractor payment prep.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to ensure conformance.
• Maintain client relations while on site.
• Prepare reports, plans and specifications; assist design engineers.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Independent worker

Ability to travel

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AASHTOWare Project

Civil3D

Job description

McMahon has an immediate opening for a full-time Civil Transportation Engineer in their Neenah, Wisconsin office. Our Transportation group is looking for a confident and accountable transportation engineer who has the skill set to oversee multiple projects, the diligence to represent our firm and our clients, and the professional expertise to collaborate with construction contractors.

The position is comprised of two primary roles. The first role is transportation related design – both municipal and DOT. This in this role you will assist project managers in design and drafting of urban and rural transportation projects. The second role is construction administration for WisDOT construction projects.

As a transportation engineer, you’ll play a vital role in overseeing the success of projects. You’ll be expected to work independently, identify problems, and exercise appropriate judgement to confirm projects are completed accurately, on time, and on budget. Leadership and strong communication skills will help you to be a part of strong teams that understand the value and impact of the work.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform construction observation and oversight of transportation construction projects.
• Be responsible for completing projects on time and within budget.
• Perform construction engineering duties that include field layout of projects, quantity measurement and verification, record keeping, contractor pay estimate and contract modification preparation, construction progress meetings, materials acceptance and testing, WisDOT finals, QA/QC process, and general construction oversight.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications and take appropriate action to ensure the project is constructed in conformance with the requirements of the specifications.
• Maintain client relations while in the field.
• Prepare reports, plans, and specifications, research design standards and code requirements, and conduct field investigation of design problems.
• Assist with design engineering duties under the supervision of the Project Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be a friendly, approachable team player.
• BS in Civil Engineering
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Willingness to travel out of town for periods of time for various construction projects (home at night).

Skills & Experiences:

• Experience on WisDOT project development process, construction observation and materials testing for WisDOT projects.
• A minimum of 0-5 years of construction observation experience on roads and/or bridges.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in AASHTOWare Project and Civil3D.
• Outstanding combination of salary and merit bonus – industry leading.
• Year-end merit bonus to encourage your entrepreneurial spirit for all employees, not just leadership.
• Career Development plans including active mentorship, professional registration, continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid vacation, bereavement time, maternity leave, family emergency, military duty.
• Company profit sharing into your 401k (Up to 15% of total compensation, salary + merit bonus). Additional employee contributions and rollover contributions are welcomed.
• Industry leading health insurance.
• Long-Term Disability
• Pharmaceutical coverage
• Employee Assistance Program for Mental Health, Addiction Recovery, Legal, Financial and Identity Theft services.
• Life Insurance for employee, Dependent Life Insurance for your spouse and your children.
• Chiropractic coverage for 20 visits per year plus additional medically necessary visits.
• Partial entry reimbursements for employee run, walk, or bike events.
• Up to 8 hours PTO for volunteering in community.

McMahon Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.