Transportation Project Engineer/Project Manager (PE)

kellerassociates; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance with buy-up option

401k match

Year-end bonus

PTO & Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Community service day

Job summary

Keller Associates, Inc. in Bend, Oregon, seeks a Transportation Project Manager / Project Engineer (PE) to lead delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects. Work with engineers, specialists, and clients to provide innovative solutions that meet schedule and budget goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, design development, and participation in business development activities. A PE license in the region or ability to obtain it within six months is required; expect growth

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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.
• Experience with transportation infrastructure projects and plan development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee alignment, roadway sections, interchange layout and drainage using local or AASHTO standards.
• 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 staff; contribute to proposals and marketing documents.

Skills

Excellent project management

Contract negotiation & execution

Project fees & estimates

Managing aggressive schedules

Multi-project prioritization

Team/independent work

Cross-discipline collaboration

MS Office, Project, BlueBeam, ArcGIS,

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

ArcGIS

BlueBeam

Job description

We are on the lookout for individuals who thrive in the collaborative spirit of engineering, where their efforts are appreciated, and excellence is recognized. Join our dynamic team where you can play a crucial role in creating a meaningful and long-lasting influence on the communities we serve. Apply now for our Transportation Project Manager / Project Engineer (PE) opportunity based in our Bend, Oregon office.

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 membershipPaid time off (PTO) and PTO sell back program
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid day of community service

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.