Civil/Transportation Engineer (Mid to Senior level)

DOWL • Fairbanks, AK

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About The Position

Take the next step in your engineering career as a Civil/Transportation Project Engineer and play a pivotal role in delivering complex, high-impact transportation projects that enhance connectivity and mobility in our communities. In this mid-level position, you’ll apply advanced engineering skills to the design and analysis of a wide range of transportation infrastructure—including sidewalks, bike paths, intersections, highways, and freeways. You’ll perform 3D corridor modeling, geometric roadway design, and develop detailed project specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports. With opportunities to lead tasks such as preparing CAD mark-ups, coordinating with clients and stakeholders, and drafting scopes and budgets, this role is perfect for engineers ready to grow their influence while working with minimal oversight. We’re seeking candidates with advanced proficiency in at least one design software platform, strong communication and organizational skills, and a passion for mentoring junior staff and continuously learning. If you're ready to tackle complex challenges and help shape the future of transportation, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Years of experience required: 6 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 5 years
• PE required
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes

Responsibilities

• Software Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient
• Market Sector Software (AutoCAD C3D) - Proficient
• Market Sector Software (Microstation Connect and OpenRoads) - Proficient (if applicable)
• 3D design and visualizations (e.g., Revit, Infraworks) - Developing (if applicable)
• Task Specific (e.g., AutoTurn, GuideSign)
• Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector
• Leads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes and complexities
• Mentors others on technical tasks and skills
• Performs quality control technical checking of moderately complex deliverables
• Team player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments.
• Is an independent thinker, provides clear communication and direction to others, and takes responsibility for their results.
• Produces the following independently and oversees others with less experience: Technical reports and memos, Specifications, Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates, Design documents and construction plans, Breakdown of costs and scope of work - basic, Schedules - basic, Proposal technical approach Understanding
• Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks.
• Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks.
• Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.
• Mentors others on above.
• Interprets, selects, and employs the following design codes with advanced skill: AASHTO and FHWA - Advanced, Local Client - Advanced
• Actively mentor others on interpreting design codes
• Understands limitations of design codes
• Frequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects.
• Leads client project meetings.
• Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Performs advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the market sector.
• Operates with a high level of autonomy.
• Reviews the work of others.
• May perform some assistant project management tasks.
• Provides technical guidance on proposals.
• May be a supervisor: Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team, Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks, Recruits and hires new employees, Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff, Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa, Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching, Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees, Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations, Decides on reward and promotion based on performance, Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level