Senior Roadway Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Roadway Project Engineer to lead design activities for diverse transportation projects. This role is crucial for guiding a team through complex roadway design tasks, ensuring quality and innovation in engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in civil engineering, particularly in geometric design and project management. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity, encourages professional growth, and offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering with strong geometric design skills.
• PE license required and ability to obtain licensure within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design activities for various transportation projects.
• Prepare design calculations, plans, and cost estimates while ensuring quality control.

Skills

Geometric Design

Technical Writing

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley Products

AutoDesk Products

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD

InRoads

Civil 3D

Job description

AZTEC is seeking Senior Roadway Project Engineers to join our Irvine, California office. Candidates should be energetic, self-motivated, and interested in working with a diverse group of professionals in a team atmosphere.

Job Description

The role will perform and be responsible for leading roadway design activities for a variety of state and municipal projects for streets, highways, and freeways. Our ideal candidate will be capable of leading a design squad containing a range of experience levels by providing clear direction to other staff while performing and being responsible for a full range of professional roadway engineering assignments including modeling, preparation of design calculations, plan production, quantities, cost estimates, reports, and quality control. This person will be team-oriented, self-motivated, technically proficient, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. The position will entail a full range of professional roadway design activities, serving in a key technical role for the development of our projects and providing the framework for multidisciplined teams to deliver our projects.

Primary Job Duties:

• Lead the roadway-geometric technical design aspects for a variety of transportation projects, including coordination with other team members and disciplines.
• Apply a broad understanding of civil engineering concepts to reach innovative and interdependent solutions.
• Prepare and check plans, earthwork/3D models, design calculations, geometric fact sheets, quantities, cost estimates, technical specifications, special provisions, and reports.
• Create project work plans to track and manage roadway design budget and design team for projects when assigned.
• Participate in inter-discipline quality reviews. Perform checking and design quality reviews.
• Read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize project data. Prepare findings and make recommendations based on analytical data, including maps, graphics, charts, tables, presentations, and written reports.
• Perform effective technical writing and correspondence including technical write-ups for proposals.
• Assist with business development and marketing efforts on transportation project pursuits.
• Ensure the completion of work based on budgets and project schedules.

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or a related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience demonstrating strong technical geometric abilities and modeling for civil engineering and transportation projects including inter-discipline coordination.
• PE license (Civil) in applicant’s current state of practice and ability to obtain licensure in the location of this position within six months of hire.
• Proficiency with Bentley and/or AutoDesk products, including ProjectWise, MicroStation, OpenRoads, and AutoCAD.
• Experience with InRoads/OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D experience required.
• Ability to lead a roadway design team for geometric design, road safety design, earthwork modeling, maintenance of traffic, contract document preparation, and quality reviews.
• Project/task management - schedule tasks, assign resources, monitor progress on scope/schedule/budget, discipline communication, and coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the capacity to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas to peers, senior staff, and clients.
• Marketing or Business Development experience is a plus.
• Valid Driver's License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier.

Working Conditions and Environment:

This position will require general supervision and will have to use independent judgment within established guidelines. Generally, uses advanced knowledge to analyze, interpret, or make deductions from varying facts or circumstances.

Will need the ability to establish rapport quickly with others working on the same project and be able to promote a positive team environment. Working knowledge of dealing with a diverse population while using tact, diplomacy, and respect.

AZTEC Culture:

• Action oriented and flexible.
• Zealous supporter of clients and teammates.
• Thinking toward future and personal growth.
• Equitable, inclusive, and diverse.
• Collaborative comradery.

AZTEC Benefits:

AZTEC offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Paid-time-Off, and a 401(k) plan.

AZTEC Overview:

AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc. (AZTEC) is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and provides diversified technical and consulting services to clients in the United States. AZTEC is part of the TYPSA Group, an international consulting engineering firm with over 3,700 employees and more than 50 offices worldwide providing multidisciplinary consulting services in the fields of civil engineering, architecture, and environment. AZTEC has a diverse culture that focuses on providing rich opportunities for its employees.

AZTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to affirmative action planning and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, veteran status, or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Please apply online at https://www.aztec.us/careers/