Senior Transportation Engineer: Lead Design & Projects

POSITION INFORMATION: DGL is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to enhance the capabilities and qualifications of our Roadway Department. As a multi-disciplinary engineering firm, success in this position will require an individual to use prescribed methods, standard techniques and practices to perform various engineering assignments. Our goal is to provide an environment for engineering professionals to learn, grow and master necessary skills to succeed in a fast-paced and challenging environment. The individual will be a self-starter who can work independently while following standard processes and procedures to design and deliver a variety of roadway transportation projects.

• Will work in the roadway department
• 8-15 years of previous experience in civil design engineering
• Full-Time, Non-Exempt

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as Project Manager and/or lead design engineer on projects
• Must be able to deliver multiple tasks for various engineering leads while meeting deadlines and adhering to budgetary constraints
• Design tasks may include pavement design, horizontal and vertical design, closed and open drainage system design and BMP design, quantity and construction cost determination
• Preparation of construction plans, design detailing, cost estimates, drainage calculations and reports
• Assist with the oversight of entry level engineers and budgeting of work tasks
• Involvement in client meetings, responses to RFI’s and assisting in proposal preparation
• Collaborate with roadway department head for project progress and status reports, schedule, and budget
• Tracks the progress of deliverables, client reviews, technical input, and comment resolution
• Keeps direct supervisor promptly informed of key/significant issues or concerns
• Communicate with leaders for understanding of project scope and coordinate with engineers on project requirements
• Applies design standards, standard drawings, and CAD requirements for DOT and local agencies
• Engage in periodic industry events and related marketing activities

SKILL SET

• Experience with applicable computer software (Open Roads Designer, ProjectWise, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam)
• Design and plan preparation experience based on DOT and local municipality standards and specifications.
• Minor project management experience
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work and balance priorities amongst multiple projects
• Outgoing, self-motivated, collaborative team player
• Proven success in delivering high quality project submittals
• Professional demeanor
• Overtime hours may also be requested, dependent on project workloads and submittal deadlines

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET Accredited Institution
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred or Engineering Intern (E.I.) certification with the ability to obtain PE License within 6 months