CEI Project Engineer/Administrator

CDM Smith • Sarasota, FL

78d

About The Position

Under light supervision, develops large scale projects such as highways, tunnels, mass transit and aviation projects engineering designs of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements. Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs. Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications. Updates design requirements as necessary. Inspects new construction and existing transportation structures as necessary. Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc. Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals. Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices. Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs. Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff. Performs other duties as required. Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within 18 months of hire or promotion.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develops large scale projects such as highways, tunnels, mass transit and aviation projects engineering designs.
• Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Performs site reviews and studies to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
• Updates design requirements as necessary.
• Inspects new construction and existing transportation structures.
• Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation.
• Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to client requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to regulations and best practices.
• Meets with clients to review their design needs.
• Attends conferences and symposia to improve visibility of the firm's products and services.
• Provides technical guidance and training to junior staff.
• Mentors junior staff for future growth.
• May supervise the work of junior engineers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees