Senior Engineering Designer - Transportation

ZipRecruiter; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineering Designer specializing in transportation projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, particularly in highway and bridge design. Responsibilities include preparing plans, collaborating with team members, and providing technical support during construction. The role offers opportunities for mentorship and career advancement within a supportive and engaging work environment.

Benefits

Healthcare for employees and families

Flexible Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Assistance Program

Long-Term Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Free Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of civil engineering experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and design plans for transportation systems.
• Provide technical support during project construction.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Communication

Technical Computation

Design Guidelines Comprehension

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

SENIOR ENGINEERING DESIGNER - TRANSPORTATION

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Civil Designer with a focus on Transportation to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience designing highway and bridge infrastructure projects, including roadways, intersections, pavement markings, signage, traffic signals, culverts, and bridges.

In this role, you will assist experienced engineers and multidisciplinary team members throughout the planning and design phases of regional industrial and commercial projects. As a member of the civil engineering team, the Senior Engineering Designer should have a minimum of four years of experience and have passed the FE examination. Reporting to a licensed Engineer or Project Manager, you will independently work on moderate to complex projects, ranging from moderate to large in scale.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• You earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• You’ve got a minimum of four (4) years of civil engineering experience.
• You are an Engineer in Training (EIT)
• You have a valid driver’s license and a willingness to periodically use your own vehicle for travel to job sites (mileage reimbursable).
• You can perform moderately difficult technical computations and consolidate acquired data.
• You have a strong comprehension of the design guidelines and standards of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT).
• You’re proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or other industry best programs, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite
• You design using OpenRoads for Grading, Alignments, Profiles, Corridors, Pipe Networks.
• Experienced in working with NYSDOT CADD Standards
• You can comprehend and carry out oral or written instructions.
• You have solid written and verbal communication skills.
• An understanding of construction plans/specifications and their application to public works projects.
• Desire to impart knowledge and share skill set with junior staff.
• Experience using Appia Construction Cloud a plus.

CORE DUTIES

• Prepare and design plans for new and/or rehabilitated transportation systems (highway and/or bridge), or parts of systems
• Work Collaboratively with other team members, consultants, and our clients.
• Research, evaluate and execute appropriate engineering techniques and code provisions for a wide range of projects with unique needs.
• Prepare conceptual drawings and report graphics.
• Proactively assist Project Managers, Project Engineers and Principals
• Provide technical support during project construction, including reviewing plans, conducting site inspections, and resolving engineering issues. Mentor and support junior team members in developing their technical skills.
• Develop and review engineering designs, drawings, and specifications to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet client expectations and project objective

WHAT WE OFFER:CPL cares about your future with us! That’s why we offer the following benefits to you and your family:

• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
• Healthcare for you and your family including spouse coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription insurances.Single Plans with 100% paid premium
• Flexible Time Off + 8 Holidays a year
• Retirement Savings Plan - Contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds.
• Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance.
• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to a maximum of $100 a month for 5 years ($6,000 total) towards student loan debt.
• Licensure Assistance
• Long-Term Insurance Company/team member premium sharing
• Flexible Spending Account $5,000 dependent childcare annually paid 100% by team member pre-taxes.
• FREE Life Insurance and AD+D Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Insurance

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE WORKING HERE? We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.

• Collaboration– working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.
• Family–celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.
• Fun– not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.
• Inspiration– contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeatattitude.
• Integrity– doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through oncommitments.
• Ingenuity– seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solveproblems.

The rate for this position generally ranges between $30-$46 hourly. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to , , , , , ancestry, , marital status, , , , citizenship, military or veteran status, expression and/or , or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.