Transportation Engineer

Gilmore Assoc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmore & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Engineer to execute technical work on transportation projects under the direction of a professional engineer. Start in the Lehigh Valley or New Britain Offices with potential to relocate to another G&A location.

The role involves capital improvement designs, permit applications, bid plans, and coordination with multiple disciplines. Strong communication and AutoCAD/Civil 3D skills are important for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation engineering and design.
• Ability to prepare permit applications and bid documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with PennDOT ECMS and ePermitting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform capital improvement transportation designs.
• Prepare State regulatory permit applications—Highway Occupancy Permitting.
• Prepare bid plans and specifications.
• Compose letters, memoranda, reports and studies.
• Perform site investigations and field reconnaissance.
• Coordinate projects with Transportation and other disciplines.

Skills

Organized, detail oriented

Communication skills

Independent and team worker

Ethical judgment

Problem solving

Transportation engineering knowledge

MS Office

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

ECMS / ePermitting familiarity

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Transportation Engineer will execute technical work assignments on transportation engineering projects individually or as part of a project team under the direction of a professional engineer. This position would start in the Lehigh Valley or New Britain Offices and has the potential to eventually move to another G&A location.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Perform capital improvement transportation designs
• Prepare State regulatory permit applications- Highway Occupancy Permitting
• Prepare bid plans and specifications
• Compose letters, memoranda, reports, applications and studies
• Perform site investigations and field reconnaissance
• Project coordination with Transportation and other discipline staff

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Organized and detailed oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to compose letters and complex reports
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• Demonstrates the highest degree of ethical behavior and candor
• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions
• General knowledge of transportation engineering
• Possess experience with Microsoft Suite and AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D)
• Experience with PennDOT ECMS document uploading/maneuvering and ePermitting processes
• Comfortable performing in an environment that requires independent evaluation, judgment, and decision making
• Must possess a passion for excellence and a drive for continued development and growth

Position Requirements:

• Occasional regional travel required
• Ability to work additional and/or nonstandard office hours, as required

Essential Position Requirements:

• Occasional regional travel required
• Ability to work additional and/or nonstandard office hours, as required

Physical Demands:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand, walk, sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel objects and to manipulate keys on a keyboard.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed within an office environment where the noise level is usually quiet to moderate. When work is performed outdoors on construction sites, conditions may vary by client and facility. Adherence to all health and safety requirements within the office, on construction sites and detailed within our Health & Safety Manual is imperative

Gilmore & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.