Highway Project Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking Project Engineers for their Highway & Traffic Engineering team in Columbus, OH. The role involves applying engineering principles, preparing project documents, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and over 5 years of experience in highway design. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off, including parental leave

401(k) matching program

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in highway/roadway engineering design.
• PE license preferred.
• Strong understanding of codes including MUTCD and AASHTO.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles in highway/roadway design.
• Prepare complete project documents independently.
• Establish relationships with co-workers and clients.

Skills

Highway/roadway design

Engineering principles

Project management assistance

Mentoring

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak/InRoads

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking Project Engineers to join our growing Highway & Traffic Engineering team in our Columbus, OH office!

Our roadway design professionals undertake projects ranging in all sizes and complexities, providing conceptual planning, alignment studies, and preparing contract documents for construction of improvements to local and county roadway networks, and state and interstate highways. We develop alternative improvement plans to balance project costs with other factors including environmental, utility and property impacts.

Responsibilities

• Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices in highway/roadway design.
• Independently evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Assist project managers and technical leads in developing highway and traffic design plans that may include grading, signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, roadside safety devices, ITS, drainage, pavement, and utilities.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of codes, provisions, and standards including the MUTCD and AASHTO guidelines.
• Prepare complete project documents independently.
• Analyze and interpret data, formulate and solve problems.
• Assist with the preparation of scopes of work, budgets, and schedule meetings.
• Serve as a mentor and technical advisor to engineers and senior engineers.
• Organize and perform field investigations/site visits as needed.
• Perform engineering calculations and create cost estimates.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, supervisors, clients, and colleagues.
• Meet schedule, budget, and quality goals set by project managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• 5+ years' experience in highway/roadway engineering design is required.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is required; PE license preferred.
• Prior experience with MicroStation, Geopak/InRoads, current OpenRoads, and Civil 3D is a plus.
• DOT experience is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

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