Highway Engineer I

RS&H Talent Acquisition • Novi, MI

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About The Position

RS&H is seeking a Highway Engineer I to join its Transportation-Infrastructure team in Novi, Michigan. The position contributes to infrastructure projects by preparing project specifications and complete project documents, analyses, and reports; interpreting data; performing design, planning, impact, and cost analyses; evaluating design requirements and site selection; and developing limited design layouts. The role also involves designing complete projects, systems, components, and processes, as well as conducting quality-control reviews and field reviews and observations of ongoing construction projects. The engineer may provide technical guidance, assign tasks to junior and support staff for the duration of a project, and manage discipline or small multidisciplinary teams.

The role calls for an engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program or an equivalent combination of education and experience, at least five years of relevant experience, and a PE in good standing. Candidates should know applicable federal, state, and local codes, criteria, regulations, and ordinances; be proficient with production software and construction document production; and bring problem-solving ability, strong communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, customers, contractors, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

RS&H is an employee-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting firm. Its transportation teams work with transportation agencies and local governments on infrastructure and facility solutions, including toll lanes, corridor plans, and bridges.

Requirements

• Degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• PE in good standing.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes, criteria, regulations, and ordinances.
• Proficiency in production software and construction document production.
• Ability to formulate and solve problems with timely, innovative solutions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with and build strong relationships with clients, customers, contractors, team members, and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project specifications and complete project documents, analyses, and reports.
• Analyze and interpret data.
• Perform design, planning, impact, and cost analyses; assess design requirements and site selection; and prepare limited design layouts.
• Design complete projects, systems, components, and processes.
• Perform quality-control reviews and field reviews and observations of ongoing construction projects.
• Provide technical guidance and assign tasks to junior and support staff for project duration, as needed.
• Manage discipline and small multidisciplinary teams, as needed.

What This Job Offers

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