Transportation Project Engineer – Project Manager (PE)

Keller Associates, Inc.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Company paid life insurance

401k match program

Year-end bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Paid day of community service

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Oregon is seeking a Transportation Project Manager / Project Engineer to manage complex transportation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, more than five years of experience, and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include overseeing project specifications, conducting planning studies, and mentoring junior staff. Generous benefits are offered, including medical and dental insurance, a 401k match program, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required.
• Five or more years of relevant professional experience are necessary.
• Current licensure as a Professional Engineer in the required states is needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project specifications including alignment and utility plans.
• Conduct planning studies and hydraulic calculations.
• Develop project plans and specifications.
• Mentor junior staff and support business development activities.

Skills

Project management skills

Attention to detail

Contract negotiation

Project fee development

Schedule management

Team collaboration

Discipline collaboration

Software proficiency (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, etc.)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Five years of relevant experience

Current Professional Engineer licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

BlueBeam

Microstation

Job description

Job Summary

The Transportation Project Manager / Project Engineer (PE) will work closely with other engineers, technical specialists, and clients to successfully deliver innovative solutions for complex transportation infrastructure challenges. This is an exciting growth opportunity for a motivated person ready to take the next step in their career and contribute to our growing operations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Using local or AASHTO standards, oversee horizontal and vertical alignment, roadway sections, intersection layout and sight distance determination, interchange layout, utility plans, traffic control plans, signing and striping, roadway drainage including hydraulic reports, and right-of-way plans
• Conduct planning studies, modeling, and hydraulic calculations
• Develop plans and specifications
• Prepare Preliminary Engineering Reports
• Provide support for project bidding and construction administration
• Mentor junior-level staff
• Actively participate in business development, lead generation, and contribute to proposals, presentations, and other marketing documents
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent project management skills and superb attention to detail
• Ability to support contract negotiation and execution
• Comfortable developing project fees and estimates
• Demonstrated success managing aggressive project schedules
• Able to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
• Capable of working as part of a team or independently
• Ability to work successfully with experts in multiple disciplines with a range of approaches
• Proficient with applicable software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, BlueBeam, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microstation or other design software as appropriate and have the ability to participate in design and plan development

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Five or more years of relevant professional experience
• Current Professional Engineer licensure in Nevada, Oregon, and/or Idaho or ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire

Benefits

• Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company paid life insurance with option to buy up
• Salary Advantage Program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k match program & access to asset management services
• Year-end bonus
• Costco membership
• Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell back program
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid day of community service

We are a mid-sized consulting firm providing water, wastewater, civil, transportation, and structural engineering services throughout the West including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. We provide client-focused solutions in surface water, water and wastewater engineering, as well as transportation planning, roadway, bridges and vertical structures, site civil design, construction management, electrical, controls, and surveying. Our clients include federal, state, and local agencies as well as small and medium sized cities. Our work is never boring and always influences the communities we serve. We take joy in everything we do – from work to play – our staff finds ways to be more human and balanced.

Please review the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form found here to answer the questions provided at the bottom of the application process.

Keller Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.