Multimodal Transportation Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Multimodal Transportation Engineer to join its dynamic team in Huntsville. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on sustainable transportation projects that enhance community connectivity and promote social justice. You will be involved in the design of complete streets and bikeways, collaborating with a diverse team of professionals. The position emphasizes creative problem-solving and offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, allowing you to balance work and life while making a positive impact on transportation systems across Alabama and beyond. If you are passionate about advancing sustainable transportation, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Medical PPO or HSA Plans

Dental/Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) with Match

21 Days PTO

11 Paid Holidays

Wellness Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-6+ years of engineering experience in consulting or public entity.
• Proficient in MicroStation and OpenRoads for transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver multimodal projects including bikeway and streetscape design.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on project tasks and client coordination.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Active Transportation Knowledge

Geometric Layout Design

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Engineering

Tools

MicroStation Connect

OpenRoads Designer

Excel

Word

Job description

Multimodal Transportation Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Huntsville, AL

Reporting To: Kristie Di Cocco

Compensation: $73,000 - $102,000 / year

Description

Alta is looking for a Multimodal Transportation Engineer to join our growing Huntsville office design team. This production-level position is a fantastic opportunity for someone who believes in the importance of active, multimodal, and sustainable transportation and who is interested in growing their career as a transportation engineering professional. In this role, you will work on the design of a variety of sustainable transportation projects and work on projects focused on making a positive impact on communities around Alabama and across the country. This may include concept-level design for projects like complete street reconfigurations, development of construction documents, and production of high-quality graphics.

Specific project work will involve bikeway design, complete streets, shared use path design and feasibility, streetscape design, and civil design. You will be challenged to think at various scales from the systems-level down to specific sites or intersections and learn from industry leaders in active transport. Engineers who enjoy working closely with other disciplines will appreciate our Huntsville team’s multi-disciplinary approach that encourages collaboration with our planners, landscape architects, graphics designers, outreach specialists, and data analysts. If you are looking to join an innovative organization and do work that connects people to places while advancing social justice, safety, and environmental resilience, apply with Alta today!

Day to Day

You will be a part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for leading and delivering a wide range of multimodal projects ranging from complete streets, complex bikeway design, complete streets, trails, and quick-build intersections. You will be responsible for a variety of design tasks including geometric layout, grading, signing and striping, storm drainage, green infrastructure, traffic control plans, construction staging, details, and engineer’s estimates for large- and small-scale bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects, complete streets, and multimodal projects. You will progressively develop abilities in solving complex transportation problems with creative solutions.

From time to time, you may participate in and lead some site visits to project sites to investigate existing conditions and observe construction activities. You will lead some project tasks and assist in creating project documents to prepare a complete, bid-ready Plans, Specification, and Estimate package. You may be designated as the project design lead or support a project design lead and/or project manager in client coordination, sub-consultant coordination, and document review. You will participate in and be encouraged to lead some project coordination meetings with clients (both internal and external).

Some support may be requested when pursuing projects including writing the scope of work, preparing fee estimates, preparing technical graphics and concepts, reviewing proposals for other technical content, and coordinating with internal staff.

You will also support a variety of internal and external clients on creating conceptual designs and plans for grant applications, feasibility studies, corridor studies, and other planning documents. Because of our collaborative approach, you will get an opportunity to connect with Alta's engineers and planners throughout the US and Canada, and work on projects across North America.

Qualifications

Required:

There are 2 levels available for this role and the experience requirements are as follows:

• 2-5 years of engineering experience for Engineering Designer II
• 4-6+ years of experience for Engineering Designer III, with preferred experience being in a consulting environment or public entity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a related field of study.
• Proficient in MicroStation Connect and OpenRoads Designer.
• Experience in, or knowledge of, the field of active transportation and street design.
• Demonstrated understanding and/or experience in preparation of exhibits, concept drawings, and Plans, Specifications and Estimates packages for transportation projects.
• Ability to collaborate with staff members across the company and manage internal team expectations.
• Interest in developing multimodal transportation skills, design proficiency, problem solving skills, and all-around civil transportation proficiency.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tasks on multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and analytic skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, or similar software.

What We Offer

Flexible Schedule

Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.

Compensation

The pay range for Engineering Designers in Huntsville is $73,000-$102,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications.

Benefits

Alta offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees:

• Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
• Dental/Vision: PPO
• Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
• 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
• PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
• Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
• Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities