Civil Engineer - Transportation

Apex Companies•Portland, OR

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Apex Companies is seeking a Transportation Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team in Portland, Oregon. This role involves performing civil engineering design work in a team environment, collaborating with other engineers, project managers, and staff across multiple disciplines. The engineer will prepare and oversee various design elements including roadway sections, intersection layout and sight distance, construction staging and traffic control, signing and striping, ADA design, interchange layout, roadway drainage, alignment/right-of-way plans, temporary erosion control plans, site preparation plans, roadway profiles, and utility plans. Apex Companies is a growing consulting and engineering firm focused on employee development, impactful projects, and a collaborative culture, recognized for its industry-leading growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering
Professional Engineer License (P.E) in Oregon and/or Washington, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
5+ years of design experience
A solid understanding of civil engineering with a focus on state or local government roadway design
Proficient with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation Inroads, or other design software as appropriate; roadway CADD and modeling experience required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Willingness to work in fast paced environment across multiple disciplines and project types
Flexibility and creativity in project approaches, and openness to learn and develop

Nice To Haves

Experience Working in a Consulting Firm or Municipal Engineering Department
Familiarity with local development codes and standards
A strong background in road and highway design in Oregon and/or Washington
Experience working in a Consulting Firm having delivered state and local agency PS&E projects
Familiarity with the AASHTO, MUTCD, and ODOT/WSDOT Design Manuals

Responsibilities

Perform civil engineering design tasks associated with state and local municipal public works projects, and private development projects.
Assist in the management of moderate to large-scale projects and independently manage smaller projects using local or AASHTO standards.
Self-manage project tasks, effectively manage multiple assignments, and maintain active communication with project managers.
Mentor and lead junior staff through delivery of projects.
Manage day-to-day internal and external communication (verbal and written).
Support and advise junior engineers and technical staff to develop PS&E documents.
Write reports and technical memos.
Coordinate with subconsultants, keep projects on schedule and within budget, and ensure client satisfaction.
Understand project scopes and budgets with support to project manager to maintain delivery within project success metrics.
Participate and represent Apex in professional organizations and functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Periodically perform a variety of skilled professional tasks, manually or by use of computer-assisted drafting/design equipment.