Roadway Design Engineer

Trilon Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WEI Incentive Program

Healthy Workplace Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Competitive Health Benefits

Career Development and Training

Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Community Service Opportunities

Worldwide Travel Assistance

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in Baton Rouge seeks a Roadway Design Engineer to perform engineering analysis, prepare construction documents, and oversee project communications. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, PE licensure, and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. The firm offers a fun, multicultural workplace that supports work-life balance, along with competitive health benefits and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of roadway and related design experience.
• Licensure or ability to obtain licensure as a PE in other states.
• Traffic signal design knowledge desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis and design for roadways and intersections.
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Understand and apply principles of traffic signalization.
• Maintain and document communications with clients.
• Conduct project status reviews and monitor project completion.

Skills

Engineering analysis in 2D and 3D

Proficient in Microstation, Geopak, Open Roads, AutoCAD Civil 3D

Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Roadway Design Engineer for our Baton Rouge, LA office to provide prepare and process construction documents, to maintain project construction files, daily reports, and assist construction personnel.

Are you ready to inspire, engage and deliver? For almost 50 years Waggoner has delivered sound results through a culture of integrity, service and creativity to benefit our clients. Waggoner has more than doubled in size over the last five years and growth is expected to significantly increase through the addition of talented personnel.

What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in growth strategy for water and disaster recovery, as well as providing full engineering services across 19 offices and 6 states; we need people who are inspired for future growth, engage as leaders in their respective fields, and deliver to both internal and external clients.

If you are tired of hearing “we’ve always done it this way”; if you have a work hard/play hard attitude; and if you enjoy working with a vast team of professionals across various disciplines, you will fit right into our culture.

Department: Transportation

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Performs engineering analysis and design (2D and 3D) for roadways, intersections and related infrastructure, including new construction and rehabilitation.
• Prepares construction plans, specifications, and contract documents for contracting and bidding of construction projects.
• Understands and applies principles of traffic signalization to design of roadway and intersection improvements.
• Performs analysis and design of stormwater management facilities for roadway drainage.
• Performs construction phase engineering, including periodic on-site reviews, in collaboration with Construction Services team.
• Maintains and documents written and verbal communications with clients throughout the development and completion of a project.
• Conducts project status review with project manager and team members, checking accuracy of work completed, and monitors timeliness of project completion.
• Prepares engineering studies and reports.
• Provides technical guidance and training to members of the project team.
• Prepares project design using sound engineering principles, engineering software and tools.
• Assists Project Manager in assuring quality control procedures are performed.
• Maintains responsibility for adherence to applicable codes.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Mississippi/Louisiana.
• Licensure or ability to obtain licensure as a PE in other states where Waggoner practices, within a reasonable timeframe.
• Minimum of 4 years of roadway and related design experience.
• Proficient in design using Microstation, Geopak and Open Roads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other DOT approved software.
• Engineering analysis in 2D and 3D.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the practice of engineering and the implementation of public works infrastructure projects.
• Traffic signal design desired.

Why Join Our Team

We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.