Senior Roadway Transportation Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WEI Incentive Program

Healthy Workplace Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Competitive Health Benefits

Career Development and Training

Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Community Service Opportunities

Worldwide Travel Assistance

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is looking for a Senior Roadway Transportation Engineer to join their team in Jackson, MS. This position offers a chance to contribute to significant transportation projects and grow within a collaborative environment.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include project management, budget monitoring, and client interaction. Waggoner Engineering, Inc. offers competitive benefits and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical production of engineering projects.
• Experience managing a small number of projects with significant involvement.
• Ability to write concise technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor project budgets for transportation design projects.
• Oversee project schedules and ensure timely completion.
• Serve as a project engineer and primary client contact.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Traffic Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Roadway Transportation Engineer

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Jackson, MS

Reporting To: Cal Joy

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Roadway Transportation Engineer to join our team in Jackson, MS. This role supports our continued growth and offers the opportunity to work on (or support) meaningful projects alongside a collaborative, experienced team. You’ll have the chance to build your career while contributing to impactful solutions across the communities we serve.

The Senior Roadway Transportation Engineer is responsible for planning, design, and construction support for highway and urban projects. This includes transportation improvement projects in roadway design, geometric design, drainage analysis, signal design, and traffic reports for City, County, and State agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and monitors project budgets for transportation design projects
• Oversees project schedules and timely completion of projects
• Serves as a project engineer and as a designated client contact
• Assists in construction bids or negotiations, including pre-bid conferences, interpretations and post-bid evaluations and contract preparation
• Monitors work-in-progress on team projects
• Stamps or seals work prepared by him/her or under his/her direction
• Participates in pre-project presentations, interviews, and promotions
• Manages and monitors performance of personnel assigned to their projects
• Establishes and maintains cordial and professional working relations with clients and contractors and attends client meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• PE registered in the State of MS or ability to obtain
• 5+ years of experience in the technical production of engineering projects, including significant direct experience in the planning and execution of roadway and related projects
• Working experience withBentley MicroStation, GEOPAK/InRoads and OpenRoads Designer
• Ability to prepare engineering records and write concise technical reports
• Experience with the development of construction plans, specifications, and contracts
• Superior communication skills and in-depth knowledge of company products and operations
• Ability to manage a small number of projects
• Self-motivated with a team player attitude

Preferred

• 3+ years of experience in planning, design, and construction administration of projects in compliance with MDOT, and, particularly, LPA standards and practices
• One to two years coordination/supervisory experience
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Synchro, Vissum or Sidra

Other Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the implementation of public works infrastructure projects, particularly related to roadway and transportation.
• Understand principles of urban transportation planning, including traffic forecasting and analysis, land use planning and zoning.
• Understand and apply principles of traffic signalization to the design of roadway and intersection improvements.

Benefits

• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.