Professional Transportation Engineer – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)

Alliant Engineering, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a passionate Transportation Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves developing cutting-edge Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans and collaborating with project managers and engineers to ensure seamless traffic operations. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in traffic control design and construction staging to create optimal solutions that enhance safety and efficiency. With a commitment to quality and a supportive work environment, this opportunity promises professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact in the field of transportation engineering.

Benefits

Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities

Market-Leading Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Company Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Schedules

Paid Professional Development

Community Involvement/Charity Events

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in MOT and traffic control design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with MN licensure within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop MOT, construction staging, and traffic control plans.
• Mentor less experienced team members and promote their growth.

Skills

Traffic Control Design

Construction Staging

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microstation

Geopak

Open Roads Designer

Job description

Professional Transportation Engineer – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)

Alliant Engineering, Inc., is seeking an MOT Engineer with experience developing construction phasing and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans to join our transportation team in our Minneapolis, Minnesota office. This role will work in conjunction with Project Managers, peer Engineers and CADD team members to coordinate the MOT design with other project disciplines to meet deadlines for projects throughout Minnesota and other regions as needed.

We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented transportation engineer who has a passion for thinking out-of-the-box to develop innovative construction staging alternatives. The successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of MnDOT’s Facility Design Guide, the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, the MnMUTCD, and MnDOT’s work zone and temporary traffic control design resources. They will routinely engage with project Owners, Contractors, and stakeholders to collaboratively develop optimal temporary traffic control solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Be a valuable member of a cohesive project team that develops MOT, construction staging, and traffic control plans on complex traditional or alternative delivery projects.
• Generate innovative construction staging alternatives that optimize traffic operations while maximizing constructability and safety.
• Develop temporary construction plans, including roadway geometrics, alignments, profiles, models, and drainage.
• Develop traffic control plans, including temporary signing, striping, safety devices, and detours.
• Author Traffic Management Plans (TMP) to analyze and document impacts and mitigation techniques to businesses, residents, and surrounding roadway systems.
• Work closely with contractors and owners to understand constructability needs and project MOT goals.
• Mentor less experienced team members and promote the growth of their technical skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer with the ability to obtain MN licensure within 6 months
• 4+ years of progressive experience developing MOT, construction staging, or traffic control design and plans
• Experienced manager and mentor to staff
• Strong working technical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Technical expertise using Microstation/Geopak and Open Roads Designer on transportation projects
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work on schedule
• Design-Build or CM/GC experience preferred

At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a world-class benefit package including:

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs
• Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Wellness Programs and Competitions
• Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual Work Environment
• Paid Professional Development and Training
• Community Involvement/Charity Events
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.)

Who We Are:

Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation. At Alliant we work hard; we have fun; and we love it.

The base salary for this position is expected to be in the range of $80,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Business Development, and Design
• Civil Engineering