CEI Senior Project Engineer

Metric Engineering; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Licensing reimbursement

Life insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Casual culture

Job summary

Metric Engineering is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support our ITS CEI team in Central Florida. Florida-licensed PE with extensive highway construction experience is required, including ITS/traffic operations exposure.

The role focuses on directing CEI programs, managing staff, and delivering FDOT/CFX projects from pre-construction through final acceptance. The ideal candidate will have at least six years of highway construction experience with five years in ITS or related areas, and

Qualifications

• Must hold a Florida Professional Engineer license.
• Six (6) or more years of highway construction engineering experience, with at least five (5) years in ITS, traffic operations, roadway and/or bridge construction.
• FDOT MOT Advanced Certification and CTQP Final Estimates Level 1 and Level 2 are required or obtainable.
• Ability to manage project staff and coordinate with multiple inspectors and admins.
• Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct CEI programs and oversee administration and inspection of complex projects.
• Monitor schedules, field progress, and contractor performance.
• Manage change orders, claims, and project documentation.
• Review Daily Work Reports, estimates, and FDOT status reports.
• Oversee contracts through pre-construction to final acceptance.
• Supervise administrative staff and project personnel.
• Assist with CEI pursuits and marketing efforts.

Skills

Senior Project Engineer

Leadership

Construction administration

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) — Florida

Job description

Metric Engineering is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support our Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in Central Florida. Experience serving as a Senior Project Engineer for the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) and/or the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is highly desirable. ITS experience is preferred but not required.

The ideal candidate will be a Professional Engineer registered in Florida with at least six (6) years of highway construction engineering experience, including at least five (5) years in ITS, traffic operations, roadway, and/or bridge construction. The selected candidate should have experience managing full-time Project Administrators, Contract Support Specialists, and Inspectors, and should possess most, if not all, of the qualifications and certifications listed below.

This position will be based out of Metric Engineering's Lake Mary, Florida office and will primarily support ITS and traffic operations construction engineering and inspection (CEI) projects throughout Central Florida.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Direct highly complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection programs.
• Interpret and monitor construction schedules, field progress, and contractor performance.
• Manage field changes, change orders, claims, public complaints, and project documentation.
• Review inspection Daily Work Reports, approve estimates, use FDOT PrC and Materials Acceptance Certification systems, and prepare monthly FDOT status reports.
• Manage construction contracts and take ownership of the project completion process, from pre-construction conference through final acceptance.
• Assign and oversee work performed by administrative staff, Project Administrators, Contract Support Specialists, and Inspectors.
• Manage CEI project budgets, staffing needs, and time tracking requirements.
• Participate in marketing efforts and assist with future CEI pursuits for FDOT, CFX, and local municipalities.

What You Should Bring

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
• Minimum of six (6) years of ITS, traffic operations, and highway construction engineering experience.
• FDOT Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification.
• CTQP Final Estimates Level 1 and Level 2 certifications.
• Ability to obtain/pass CTQP Quality Control Manager certification, if not already certified.
• Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and construction administration skills.

What We Offer

• Paid time off, including vacation, PTO, and holidays.
• Education and licensing reimbursements.
• Life and AD&D coverage.
• Unique, casual company culture.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

About Metric Engineering

Metric Engineering, Inc. was founded in 1976 on the principle of providing personalized consulting engineering services. Today, Metric is among the top consulting engineering firms specializing in civil and transportation projects. Over the last four decades, Metric has successfully completed numerous large, complex transportation projects throughout the United States and abroad. Our multidisciplinary workforce and strategically located regional offices allow us to provide strong local responsiveness supported by a diversified technical base. Our clients include local, county, state, and foreign governments, as well as private-sector clients.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.