Design Engineer - Transportation

Bolton & Menk, Inc.

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plan

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) Match Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Design Engineer, EIT to join their Transportation team. This role involves assisting project engineers with design and construction activities on transportation projects, performing basic design computations, and contributing to traffic corridor studies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, be a Certified Engineer-in-Training or able to obtain this within a year, and have CAD software skills. The position comes with competitive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college.
Certified Engineer-in-Training or able to obtain within 12 months of hire.
Prior experience in infrastructure design and/or construction observation.
Working knowledge in CAD and design software.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Assist Project Engineers with design and construction activities.
Perform basic design computations and prepare preliminary reports.
Assist with project plans, preparing estimates.
Conduct traffic corridor studies and design traffic control devices.
Observe construction activities and document findings.

Skills

CAD knowledge

Traffic software knowledge

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CIVIL3D

MicroStation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Certified Engineer-in-Training

Job description

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer, EIT, to join our Transportation team. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

In this civil engineering role, we are looking to add an EIT who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! The majority of your time will be spent assisting project managers and project engineers in design and construction phase activities on Transportation projects.

This position can be based out of our Raleigh or Charlotte, NC office.

What You Will Be Doing:

Assist Project Engineers with design and construction phase activities on transportation projects
Perform basic design computations, preliminary layout and design, research and prepare rough drafts of preliminary reports and feasibility studies
Assist with project plans and specifications, preparing cost and quantity take-off estimates
Assist with traffic corridor studies related to traffic operations, traffic safety, modal integration and access management
Assist with design of traffic control devices including traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, roadway lighting, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), work zones, and detours. Work may be applied to existing infrastructure or part of larger transportation improvement plans and specifications
Construction observation activities may include performing construction staking, performing construction administration duties such as documenting activities, measuring and testing, providing general oversight, and interacting with contractors, sub-contractors, residents and City staff

What We Are Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college
Certified Engineer-in-Training or able to obtain within 12 months of hire
Prior experience in either infrastructure design and/or construction observation
Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software (i.e. AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation)
Developing knowledge of specialized traffic software (i.e. SYNCHRO, SIMTraffic, Arcady, VISSIM, etc.) preferred
Requires frequent travel during construction season
Possess a valid driver's license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
401(k) Match Program
Paid time off (PTO)
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Six paid company holidays
Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Short term and Long-term disability
Dependent care reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Vision insurance

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

There’s life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in.

At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affluent Action Employer including disability and veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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