Project Engineer - Roadway & Drainage

Bartlett & West•Tampa, FL

About The Position

This entry-level position will assist in designing civil engineering projects including focus on transportation projects. The position includes training under a Registered Professional Engineer to increase functional and technical knowledge and skills. This position has a focus in transportation projects. Project work will include: roads, highways, interchanges, stormwater conveyance and associated work.

Requirements

Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Excellent listening and reading skills, including proofreading
Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or daily as changes occur in project needs
Effective problem solving and decision making skills
Knowledge of highway design standards, DOT design policies and plan preparation criteria
Practical Knowledge in use of Highway Capacity Manual, Roadside Design Guide, MUTCD, and AASHTO Standards
Credibility
Accountability in work performance
Analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to achieve business results
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain amount of detail
Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Proficiency in Microstation, Geopak/Inroads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
Proficiency in HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS or other stormwater design/analysis programs preferred
Ability to embrace new technology and processes including learning other software programs as needed (Adobe, Bluebeam, Deltek Vision accounting and project planning software, Client Relationship Management software, etc.)
Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership
Good time management skills with ability to handle complex deadline driven workload
Ability to work independently and within a team successfully
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field required.
2-5 years engineering experience in transportation.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge/experience of Microstation, Geopak/Inroads, AutoCAD/Civil 3D strongly preferred.
E.I.T. preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops plans and specifications for state and municipal transportation projects.
Will focus on roadway, drainage, and traffic signal design work.
Performs traffic analysis/traffic studies as needed.
May assist with proposal preparations and fee development.
Will act as part of a team of professionals headed by a Project Manager.
Although expected to work independently on most assignments, this position must be able to interact well with other team members and the manager relative to assigned aspects of the project.
Assists with preparation on engineering analysis, designs and calculations relative to the project assigned. Assists in writing technical engineering and design reports.
Provides contract administration, construction submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Engineer’s Supplemental Instruction (ESI), pay estimates/change orders, and other related activities. Attends industry events and becomes involved in the community.
Ability to work with conventional engineering practice including a variety of complex features like conflicting design requirements, suitability of conventional materials and difficult coordination requirements.
May perform quality assurance/quality control procedures in the field including field observation and materials testing.
Utilizes Microstation and Geopak or AutoCAD and Civil 3D to design and analyze roadway elements.
Writes technical reports and conducts conceptual design studies.
Manages engineering work and interfaces with other disciplines as needed.
Typically handles multiple projects for multiple clients simultaneously.
Visits clients and job sites as needed to support project(s) and business development needs.
Serves as consultant on transportation projects during construction phase.