Senior Transportation Project Engineer

TERRA Engineering, Ltd.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TERRA Engineering, Ltd. is seeking an experienced civil engineer in St. Louis, Missouri. The successful candidate will manage project proposals, client interviews, and coordinate various internal and external disciplines to ensure design success. Candidates must possess a B.S. in civil engineering, with 8+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred. Strong project management and communication skills are essential. This position is not open for sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of applicable engineering experience.
• PE preferred.
• PTOE Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project proposals and client presentations.
• Coordinate directly with various internal and external departments.
• Assist in leading design document preparations.
• Supervise construction administration activities.

Skills

Project management

Computer-aided design software

Advanced public speaking

Effective verbal communication

Document software proficiency

Education

B.S. in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Bluebeam

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Participate in project proposals, client interview preparation, and stakeholder presentations; may attend client interviews
• Help determine the project team and staffing requirements for a given assignment or project task
• Coordinate directly with various internal and external disciplines/departments to ensure design process is complete and comprehensive
• Contribute to and supervise team members in the design concepts, studies, design options, and establish design criteria
• Perform complex analyses and design calculations, document design procedures, and assure design complies with applicable codes and standards
• Assist in leading the preparation of design documents including schematics, design details, calculations, specifications, and utility coordination
• Coordinate the production of project deliverables including plans, specifications, reports, cost estimates, and commissioning documents
• Work with project managers to assure that project schedule, budget and design are consistent with project criteria
• Coordinate and complete permit requirements
• Assist in supervising construction administration activities including resolving construction related issues, disputes, and disagreements
• Supervise the close-out documentation process with contractors, clients, and agencies and identify lessons learned for internal training purposes
• Assist in creating and enforcing the application of TERRA standards and guidelines
• Contribute to authoring marketing materials
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with team members, multidisciplinary team members, vendors, and authorities having jurisdiction
• Mentor, train, and provide oversight to staff members
• Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and candidate selection process
• Perform other duties as required

Education and Experience

• B.S. in civil engineering or related field (ABET/EAC-accredited program)
• 8+ years of applicable engineering experience
• PE preferred
• PTOE Certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment; communicates effectively and builds relationships and trust internally and externally
• Exercises sound engineering judgment
• Strong ability to convey information through effective and timely verbal and written communication
• High level of proficiency with computer-aided design software and other software packages typically associated with engineering required
• Strong proficiency in general documentation software such as Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, PowerPoint, etc.
• Demonstrates effective project management skills, effectively leveraging experience and skills to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget
• Advanced public speaking, presentation, and leadership skills
• Demonstrates understanding of industry and construction practices, methodologies, and best engineering practices and leverages that understanding to lead engineering efforts through all project stages
• Able to conduct site visits as needed, may require a valid driver\'s license
• Effectively maintains office and field health & safety requirements and protocols
• Maintains a work schedule conducive to team collaboration and project-specific requirements

Physical Requirements

• Involves sitting a considerable amount of the time, but requires the ability to conduct field/site visits to inspect work
• May exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects
• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds
• Considerable time is spent at a workstation using a computer and using various forms of communication (telephone, email, messaging, etc.)
• Field work includes exposure to outside weather conditions and various environmental conditions depending on the site
• Physical activities include walking and occasional stooping and crouching

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties and/or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Please note that sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.

EEO Notice: TERRA Engineering, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Our company is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.