Senior Roadway & Bridge Engineer – Lead Major Projects

CDM Smith; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Civil/Transportation Engineer to lead large scale highway, tunnel, mass transit and aviation design projects from concept through final delivery.

You will review designs for regulatory compliance, mentor junior staff, contribute to technical papers, and collaborate with sales to respond to proposals. Domestic and international travel may be required (20%–40%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop large scale projects such as highways, tunnels, mass transit and aviation engineering designs of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements.
• Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and sign off on completed designs.
• Ensure that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Sign and seal engineering designs as necessary.
• Perform site reviews and studies to ensure designs align with location specifications.
• Update design requirements as necessary.
• Inspect new construction and existing transportation structures as necessary.
• Contribute to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation.
• Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to client RFPs.
• Review draft proposals for adherence to regulations and best practices.
• Meet with current and potential clients to review design needs.
• Attend conferences and events to improve visibility of services.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff.
• Mentor junior staff and develop them for future growth.

Skills

CAD 3D/4D software

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Equivalent additional directly related experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

CDM Smith in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Civil/Transportation Engineer to lead large scale highway, tunnel, mass transit and aviation design projects from concept through final delivery.

You will review designs for regulatory compliance, mentor junior staff, contribute to technical papers, and collaborate with sales to respond to proposals. Domestic and international travel may be required (20%–40%).