Design Engineer

Ignite Recruiting; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Plan

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A reputable construction firm is looking for a Design Engineer to join their Estimating and Alternative Delivery Departments. The candidate should have a strong background in Highway Design and Roadway modeling for significant Heavy Civil highway projects. The role involves adhering to deadlines, reviewing work accuracy, and developing technical models. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in transportation, a degree in Civil Engineering, and proficiency in design software. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of roadway design experience in transportation infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Heavy Civil design software preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to strict deadlines and review work for accuracy.
• Develop and manage design and construction model standards.
• Assist in drafting/modeling and quantity takeoff support.

Skills

Highway Design

Roadway Modeling

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Trimble Business Center

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

Job description

Our client is an established construction company currently seeking an accomplished professional to join the team as a Design Engineer to work within their Estimating and Alternative Delivery Departments. They are seeking someone with a background in Highway Design and Roadway modeling for large Heavy Civil highway projects.

Compensation

Salary Range: $75k to $95k a year

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

General Responsibilities

• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Reviewing all work for completion and accuracy
• Demonstrating a proactive approach to learning the use of new digital tools
• Demonstrate the ability to develop new learning material, while delivering effective training and providing ongoing education and support to the team.
• Demonstrating a reliable, responsive and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity.
• Showing the ability to exercise good judgment and maintaining discretion, while setting priorities to manage competing demands.

Additional Responsibilities

Pursue and execute any Alternative Delivery transportation projects, including:

• Reviewing and interpreting RFP requirements and review design for compliance
• Developing and analyzing the preliminary design of technical concepts
• Coordinating design deliverables from our design consultants and assist our Estimating Team in quantifying scope for various parts of the project
• Track RFP and addendum releases, and incorporate these requirements into our designs

3D Delivery/BIM/MBDC elements of transportation projects

• Review design models for completeness and accuracy
• Develop models for quantity takeoff and constructability analysis
• Develop and manage design and construction model standards and work‑flows for data transfer efficiency
• Perform basic/routine technical computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) in accordance with CADD data standards
• Assisting in assembling and cross-checking construction plans to ensure accuracy and complete sets of bidding documents
• Provide CAD drafting/modeling and takeoff support

Minimum Qualifications

To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. However, reasonable accommodations would be made to enable individuals with disabilities the ability to perform essential functions.

• A bachelor's degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering preferred or equivalent relevant experience considered
• A minimum of 3-5 years of roadway design experience, including performing design of various aspects of transportation infrastructure such as highways, arterial streets, interchanges, MOT, walls, and structures preferred
• Must be highly organized, detailed oriented, and possess strong time-management skills
• Proficient in Trimble Business Center
• Proficient in Heavy Civil design software preferred (OpenRoads, Civil 3D, etc.)
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language
• Ability to work well under pressure, meeting tight, multiple, and sometimes conflicting deadlines.