Senior Engineer - Transportation

ZipRecruiter; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Civil Transportation Engineer to lead critical projects and enhance transportation networks. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your extensive experience to manage teams, ensure quality control, and introduce innovative solutions. The company values employee well-being and offers a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and personal fulfillment. With a focus on client satisfaction and a strong community spirit, this opportunity promises a rewarding career path and a chance to make a significant impact in the civil engineering field.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Telework Capabilities

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Professional Memberships

Employee Recognition Program

Teambuilding Activities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Civil Engineering experience required.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee transportation projects for various clients.
• Manage teams and collaborate with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Public Speaking

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer Registration

Tools

MicroStation (InRoads/OpenRoads)

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Salary: $125,000 - $175,000

Since 1995, Bennett-Engineering Services has excelled in providing expert civil engineering services, covering transportation, wastewater, water, city engineering, urban design, and site development. Our commitment to seamless client experiences matches our focus on staff cohesion and skill throughout each project.
We pride ourselves on staff retention, and building trust with our diverse clientele, including cities, counties, and various firms in engineering, architecture, and private development. Our core values emphasize client satisfaction, employee well-being, and family. We foster a workplace that balances professional growth with personal life, creating a strong, family-like professional community.

Position Summary: As a Senior Civil Transportation Engineer, you will lead and oversee key transportation for a variety of clients including Caltrans as well as city and county projects, bringing your seasoned expertise to the planning design and delivery of the project. Your role will involve managing teams, collaborating closely with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring strict adherence to standards. Beyond your technical contributions, you will play a pivotal role in budgeting, quality control, and introducing innovative solutions to enhance and optimize transportation networks.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning and scheduling of engineering tasks within a specific discipline and across disciplines.
• Initiates and maintains relationships with engineers and with key engineering officials from external partners. Acts as the technical point of contact for project managers.
• Retains an advanced level of knowledge of the disciplines material costs, cost analysis and estimating.
• Provides technical engineering leadership for a discipline, making decisions and recommendations, while offering guidance to engineering staff and supporting various engineering teams.
• Participates in the development of proposals, including scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Acts as lead Engineer in charge of maintaining and approving engineering deliverables.
• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Prepares designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, reports, plans, specifications, and estimates for applicable projects.
• Collaborates with project team including sub-consultants and clients.
• Acts independently on technical matters with minimal supervision.
• Conducts quality control review of design calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and other technical documents.
• Uses computer software to design engineering projects, solve technical problems, organize data, and prepare technical documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years Civil Engineering experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including public and client presentations.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in using MicroStation (InRoads/OpenRoads) and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Edge, Project)

Benefits
Work Flexibility: Flexible Work Schedules, Telework Capabilities
Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Long-Term Policies
401K Retirement/Profit Sharing: Company Matched Contributions to Roth and/or Traditional 401K, Access to a Financial Advisor
Paid Time Off: Minimum 15 days Paid Time Off, 5 days Paid Sick Leave, 9 Paid Holidays
Professional Growth Paid Training: Salary increases for attaining P.E., In-House Training Academy, Professional Memberships
Personal Fulfillment: Employee Recognition Program, Teambuilding Activities, Community Outreach Participation, Fun Work Environment!

Supplemental Pay Types

• Performance Bonuses
• Referral Bonuses
• Monthly Allowance for Health and Wellness, Phone, and Ergonomic Environment

Pay Transparency Statement
The compensation range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider several factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.