Principal Engineer / Senior Engineer - Transit

Chen Moore and Associates•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

Founded in 1986, Chen Moore and Associates (CMA), Inc. has grown into a highly regarded multi-disciplinary firm. CMA’s areas of expertise include utility infrastructure, roadway, site development, electrical, planning, landscape architecture, and construction engineering services for both private and public sector clients. CMA prides itself on working to be part of the fabric of the community. We are leaders in community service and the profession. Our staff and our activities are centered around making the community we work in a better place to live. CMA promotes a fun and flexible work environment, taking pride in the quality of our work. CMA promotes a team-oriented approach, both inside and outside of the office. CMA’s headquarters are in Fort Lauderdale with regional offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando, and Jacksonville. The firm also has satellite and/or project offices in Atlanta, Gainesville, Jupiter, Knoxville, Port St. Lucie, Raleigh, Sarasota, Tallahassee, and Tampa. CMA currently employs over one hundred and thirty (150) professionals, which affords our valued clients a top-level service. Chen Moore and Associates is hiring a Principal Engineer of Senior Engineer to perform Project Management. This position will provide program management support and oversight related to Broward County Transportation Department’s (BCT) capital projects (Capital Projects) for the 30-year Transportation Surtax that is anticipated to receive over $16 Billion in local funds for transportation projects between 2019-2048. The Transportation Surtax Plan provides for various Capital Projects including approximately 32.6 miles of Light Rail Transit (LRT), 150 miles of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), new transit service systemwide, new local bus routes, realignment and extension of existing fixed bus routes, expansion of the community shuttle program, new Mobility on Demand (MOD) service, and other multimodal investments and transit facility expansions and improvements. Candidates should be able to efficiently plan and organize workload, demonstrate success working with a team of professionals, a commitment to quality, good communication skills, and a positive work ethic. Florida Department of Transportation experience is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering
7 years of relevant experience is required.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Excellent technical writing skills
Strong client relationship skills
Outstanding organizational skills
Strong sense of urgency, project responsibility and initiative
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is a plus.
Florida Department of Transportation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Project Management of planning, design, and potentially construction management of rail, transit, roadway, and transit oriented land development projects.
Managing activities related to project scope, schedule, cost, quality, communications, resources, and risk elements to optimize client service, quality, and fiscal responsibility.
Project outlines, project initiation, project schedules, project executions, and project closeout
Lead specification and contract document preparation including permitting, and stakeholder involvement.
Manage day-to-day activities of project engagements including clients and project teams.
Successfully interface with multi-disciplinary design teams that include consultant and owner team members.
Achieve project objectives including quality/scopes, budgets, and schedules.
Mentor engineering staff.
Assist in marketing business opportunities with key clients and development of responses to RFPs/RFQs.
Develop and maintain continuing business relationships with clients as part of ongoing business development efforts.
Participate in local professional organizations.