Roadway Project Engineer II

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A national engineering consulting firm in Florida is seeking a Roadway Project Engineer II to lead design tasks, manage project budgets, and collaborate with clients and sub-consultants. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, a Professional Engineer License, and at least 8 years of experience in roadway design. The role requires proficiency in Openroads Designer and strong communication skills. Competitive compensation offered for this fulltime position.

Qualifications

• 8 or 10+ years' experience in roadway and maintenance of traffic design.
• Professional Engineer License.
• Knowledge of horizontal and vertical civil geometry.
• Understanding of 3D corridor modeling.
• Understanding of FDOT project delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design for project tasks.
• Support Project Manager with project management duties.
• Track budgets and quality assurance.
• Provide design status updates.
• Manage project sub-consultants.

Skills

Roadway design

Project management

Openroads Designer

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Roadway Project Engineer II

Lake Mary, FL

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi‑disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News‑Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary

Responsible for leading the engineering design for tasks or sub‑tasks in a specialized discipline by using basic project management and advanced knowledge of general engineering principles. Coordinates with design and other project engineers to efficiently complete project goals delivered on schedule, budget, and of quality.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Support overall Project Manager by executing project management responsibilities for respective discipline, including developing hours estimates, scope, etc.
• Provide design status updates to the Project Manager.
• Track the budgets of discipline task(s).
• Oversee sub‑tasks within their respective discipline for a project.
• Execute quality control and quality assurance plans as provided by the PMP for project.
• Delegate project tasks to project team members.
• Coaching/mentoring design staff through the design process.
• Provide consultative services to the client(s), including attending client meetings, providing timely updates, and appropriate solutions to meet their expectations.
• Collaborate and manage project sub‑consultants and other internal disciplines.
• Perform alternative studies, evaluate impacts, develop and finalize reports for client.
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
• Design projects using advanced discipline knowledge, client specifications and guidelines using design software and drawing tools.
• Perform or check design computations.
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates.
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure alignment and project completion by the defined deadline and established quality.
• Technical oversight and guidance/support of Design Engineers within department.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications required

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• 8 or 10+ years' experience in roadway and maintenance of traffic design.
• Professional Engineer License.
• Knowledge and understanding of Openroads Designer as follows:
• Understanding of horizontal and vertical civil geometry.
• Understanding of 3D corridor modeling.
• Understanding of plan preparation and delivery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Written and communication skills.
• Presentation skills.

Qualifications preferred

• Experience working with FDOT, local clients at the county and state level.
• Knowledge and understanding of FDOT project delivery requirements as follows:
• Understanding of FDOT Digital QC process.
• Understanding of FDOT design and quantity applications.
• Understanding of FDOT Digital Delivery and validation processes.

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.