Highway Engineer

LaBella Associates•Richmond, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking qualified candidates to fill a Highway Engineer position in our Richmond, VA offices. This role involves working as part of a team in all facets of transportation engineering, including roadway, trail, and pedestrian projects. Responsibilities include the design of horizontal and vertical alignments, drainage systems, signing and pavement markings, safety assessments, erosion and sediment control, development of maintenance of traffic plans, and preparation of construction-related documents under the supervision of a senior highway engineer. Additional duties may encompass report preparation, field reconnaissance and inspection, project rendering, and attending necessary meetings and conferences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (with concentration in Transportation) from an ABET Accredited College
5 to 7 years of experience
Strong communication and organizational skills
Experience or knowledge using MicroStation, AutoCAD, OpenRoads and Civil 3D
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word & Excel
Desire to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

EIT Certificate (or the ability to obtain within 12 months)
PE License is a plus
Experience with Hydrologic and Hydraulic modeling software a plus
Experience with VDOT and local government projects and their design software.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team in all facets of transportation engineering including roadway, trail, and pedestrian type projects.
Design of horizontal and vertical alignments, drainage systems, signing and pavement markings, safety assessments, erosion and sediment control, development of maintenance of traffic and preparation of construction related documents under the supervision of a senior highway engineer.
Report preparation, field reconnaissance and inspection, project rendering.
Attend meetings and conferences when necessary/required.