Project Engineer - FDOT experience

Chen Moore and Associates; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead highway and roadway improvement projects. This role offers the opportunity to manage diverse projects while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering with a focus on transportation, along with a commitment to quality and teamwork. With a reputation for excellence and community service, this firm provides a supportive and flexible workplace where your contributions will make a significant impact. Join a team that values professionalism and fosters personal growth.

Benefits

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid time off and paid holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Continuing education

Professional societies

Cell phone

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in highway design required.
• Professional Engineer registered in Florida preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects for design of highways and intersections.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure project performance.

Skills

Project Management

Highway Design

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Quality Commitment

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer License

Job description

Founded in 1986, Chen Moore and Associates (CMA), Inc. has grown into a highly regarded multi-disciplinary firm. CMA’s areas of expertise include utility infrastructure, roadway, site development, electrical, planning, landscape architecture, and construction engineering services for both private and public sector clients. CMA prides itself on working to be part of the fabric of the community. We are leaders in community service and the profession. Our staff and our activities are centered around making the community we work in a better place to live. CMA promotes a fun and flexible work environment, taking pride in the quality of our work. CMA promotes a team-oriented approach, both inside and outside of the office.

CMA is hiring a Senior Transportation Engineer to work on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Municipal highway/roadway improvement projects. Candidates should be able to efficiently plan and organize their workload with their team, demonstrate success working with a team of professionals, a commitment to quality, good communication skills, and a positive work ethic.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Project Manager on a variety of projects for the design of highways, roads, and intersections for FDOT and local municipalities.
• Serve in a technical role from time to time.
• Potentially serve as the Engineer of Record for projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Responsible for growing and cultivating business in North Florida, with a primary focus on Northwestern Florida.
• Responsible for the financial and schedule performance of assigned projects.

Qualifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering Required, focus on transportation/highways preferred.
• Professional Engineer required, registered and experience in Florida preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with designing highways.
• FDOT and/or North Florida municipal client experience is a plus.
• Experience working in the capacity of the project manager for projects preferred.
• Position will be based in the greater Tallahassee Area.
• Ability to handle concurrent projects.

CMA's High Standard of Professionalism

Chen Moore and Associates is a company which is unique in its commitment to quality. We are proud of our high standard of professionalism and the quality of service provided to our clients. We strive to establish a sense of pride and loyalty in our employees by maintaining a tradition of excellence in our work and a sense of family in our culture. We also aim to provide an environment that inspires and promotes individuals to reach the full extent of their potential and to continue in their personal “Search for Excellence.” We offer a career opportunity rather than a job – an opportunity that will take our employees as far as they want it to go. You will find that both the management and employees of CMA are dedicated to high achievement and genuinely concerned about employee job satisfaction. In order for us to maintain high standards of excellence, we endeavor to have the finest personnel and only acquire those whom we consider to not only meet the high standards we set for ourselves as a firm, but those who will also blend with the firm culture. Your success is important to all of us.

Chen Moore and Associates is a Great Place to Work!

• Named ‘Best Places to Work For’ nationally by the Zweig Group in the Multidiscipline Firm Category from 2008-2010 and 2014–2023.
• Named to the ‘Hot Firm’s List’ nationally by the Zweig Group from 2007-2011, 2014, 2016-2023.
• CMA is regularly recognized as a ‘Best Firm to Work For’ by the South Florida Business Journal, Civil + Structural Engineer, ENR Southeast, and various local branches of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

OUR BENEFITS include:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life with Dependent Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts with Debit Card
• Voluntary Plans (Supplement Health, Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident)
• Continuing education
• Professional societies
• Cell phone

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Chen Moore and Associates is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.