Professional Transportation Engineer - Highway Design

Alliant Engineering•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm where we strive to provide a diverse and equitable culture of support and opportunities. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we're excited to have you be a part of it. As a Professional Transportation Engineer in Alliant's Highway Group you will deliver transportation projects of varying scope and complexity throughout Utah and nationally. You will have the opportunity to work closely with UDOT and contractors on high profile, local Design-Build (DB), Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC), and traditional design projects. Utilize your technical expertise to design roadway geometry, compute design calculations, and prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Apply your management skills to lead a team of graduate engineers and technicians to deliver projects. Other activities will include resolving design issues with proactive and innovative solutions, checking design work per Alliant's Design Quality Management Plan, and engaging in professional development activities to grow your client network. You will also assist with the preparation of work scopes, budgets, and schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or related engineering field)
Licensed Professional Engineer
4+ years Highway Design experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Technical expertise using Microstation/Geopak and Open Roads Designer on transportation projects
Commitment to delivering high-quality work on schedule
Skillful in presenting technical concepts to clients and the public in understandable terms
Experience supervising, leading, teaching, and mentoring project staff
History of establishing and fostering strong client relationships
Experience writing proposals
Alternative Delivery experience

Responsibilities

Preliminary and Final Roadway Design - developing all aspects of roadway design including typical sections, alignments, profiles, superelevation, and guardrail
Intersection Design - designing for safety and mobility at traditional at-grade intersections, roundabouts, and interchanges
ADA Design - scoping and designing accessible pedestrian facilities in new construction and retrofits
Multi-disciplinary Design Integration - ensuring that all aspects of roadway, drainage, and traffic designs mesh together in a seamless final design
Plans, Specs, and Estimates - organizing and leading production of complete PS&E packages for successful letting and construction
Quality Control - checking technical documents for accuracy, compliance with standards, biddability, and buildability
Project Leadership - organizing the work of the design team to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
Team Development - planning developmentally appropriate tasks for junior staff to rapidly grow their technical capabilities, engineering judgement, and drive for excellence

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
Generous Profit Sharing, ESOP, and 401k contribution programs
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
Wellness Programs & Competitions
Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off programs
Flexible Schedules
Casual work environment
Paid Professional Development and Training
Community Involvement/Charity Events
Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Quarterly Off-Site Socials, etc.)