Engineer III – Roadway Design

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Houston, TX is seeking an engineer to produce and modify design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. You will work closely with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery, applying engineering techniques and design criteria for projects of varying size.

Develop conceptual and detailed designs using current drawing tools, mentor junior staff, coordinate schedules, and ensure on-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 2+ years.
• Improve work processes with continuous improvement focus.
• Independently progress most designs and tasks required of the discipline.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and MicroStation and/or ORD.
• Understanding of engineering, geometric and algebraic principles.
• Manage time, forecast, and communicate project needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects.
• Work closely with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery.
• Apply engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Develop conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support project execution using current drawing tools, software.
• Mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide feedback.
• Complete assigned work within the schedule and hours provided.
• Assist in the development of project specifications.
• Develop discipline-specific engineering elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.
• Coordinate and improve productivity of project team members.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced team members.

Skills

Engineering design

Project management

Quality control

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Job description

• Responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects.
• Works closely with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery.
• Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software.
• May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback.
• Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
• Assist in the development of project specifications.
• Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.
• Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members.
• Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.
• Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects.
• Performs quality control reviews of discipline - specific engineering project elements/deliverables.
• Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering and 3 year of relevant experience, or PhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience
• Optimizing work processes by using knowledge of the most effective and efficient ways to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Independently progresses the majority of designs and tasks required of the discipline.
• Exhibiting experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Exhibiting a thorough understanding of the application related to engineering, geometric and algebraic principles.
• Managing time, proactively forecasting, and communicating project development needs.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in engineering design and project execution, with a strong focus on quality control, technical guidance, and effective communication within multi-discipline teams. Proficient in optimizing work processes and mentoring junior engineers to enhance project productivity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering
• MicroStation
• OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
• Project Management
• Quality Control

Hard Skills

• Engineering Design
• Technical Report Writing
• Design Calculations
• Project Specifications Development
• Geometric Principles
• Algebraic Principles

Soft Skills

• Time Management