Project Engineer--Highway Design

HNTB Corporation; Missouri; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established team of engineers at a leading firm focused on innovative infrastructure solutions. This is your chance to expand your technical expertise and manage significant projects in a collaborative environment. The Project Engineer role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the success of diverse projects. With a commitment to integrity and inclusion, this firm values your skills and encourages professional growth. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in engineering or 5+ years with a Master's degree.
• Experience with MoDOT projects and multi-discipline coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, distribution of work, and adherence to schedules.
• Develop designs and calculations to support project completion.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Design

Technical Reporting

Problem-Solving

Client Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Bentley Connect

OpenRoads

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Job Category: Engineering Group

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

What We're Looking For

What an exciting time to join the HNTB-Central States office! Amid double-digit sales growth, an aggressive hiring plan, and an influx of money to the transportation industry, NOW is the time to take control of your career! The Project Engineer position is your opportunity to expand your technical knowledge and begin managing others on some of the most significant and challenging projects in our field. Join an established team of engineers, designers, and technicians who value you and your skills, and have some fun while doing it!

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. Specific projects that you may have a chance to work on:

• Traditional and Alternative Delivery with MoDOT, KTA, KDOT, and throughout the country.
• I-70 Corridor in St. Louis and KC Metro areas.
• Missouri Route 47 Corridor in St. Louis Metro.

For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity involves taking care of the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position consults 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. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design-related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem-solving, interactions with clients, and completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train, and review the work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a team member, you will contribute to the successful delivery of a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline-specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline. Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
• Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or
• PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

• Experience on MoDOT projects, working with Bentley Connect and OpenRoads.
• Understands the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.
• Coordinates work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines.
• Prepares high quality deliverables that are on time, and within budget and scope.

What We Prefer:

• 8 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification (depending on discipline)

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations:

• Kansas City, MO
• Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway)
• St. Louis, MO

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Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-24218

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.

When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.