Project Engineer, Highway Design
About The Position
Popli Design Group (PDG) is seeking a Project Engineer for its Highway Design Department. The role leads civil roadway and transportation projects and oversees and mentors junior staff on design projects. The Project Engineer works with multidisciplinary teams and applies experience in geometric roadway design, pavements, utilities, and design standards and guidelines to projects for government agencies in New York State and New York City. The position prepares design calculations and details, contract plans and specifications, and construction cost estimates; reviews construction submittals; and makes occasional field visits to collect data, evaluate existing conditions, and resolve construction issues. It also includes technical presentations, mentoring, and leading multiple projects. The role is based in a professional office environment, with occasional work at project sites and travel within New York State and surrounding areas. The employee receives supervision, training, and mentoring from the Highway Design Department Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- 5–10 years of progressive experience in the field.
- NYS PE license required.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) required.
- Proficiency with roadway and highway modeling applications, including Civil 3D and OpenRoads Designer.
- Proficiency with or working knowledge of NYCDOT, NYSDOT, NYSTA, and NYDDC design requirements and guidelines.
- Proficiency with or working knowledge of AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 7th Edition, and Roadside Design Guide, 4th Edition.
- Proficiency with or working knowledge of FHWA.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients.
- Strong technical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, and ability to prioritize assignments.
- Ability to lead small projects and teams, manage multiple assignments, and coordinate across multiple disciplines.
- Ability to progress technical concepts through final design with minimum oversight.
- Desire to learn and embrace technology to improve workflows and internal design processes.
- Ability and enthusiasm to work in a collaborative office setting.
- Desire to embrace and adhere to PDG’s quality culture.
- Understanding of basic highway safety requirements and motivation to uphold PDG’s safety culture.
- Ability to express thoughts and ideas verbally and in writing in English.
Responsibilities
- Prepare design calculations and details.
- Prepare contract plans and specifications.
- Prepare construction cost estimates.
- Review construction submittals.
- Make occasional field visits to collect data and evaluate existing conditions.
- Make occasional field visits to resolve construction issues.
- Give oral presentations on technical topics to the public and other engineers.
- Mentor junior staff.
- Lead multiple projects and manage small projects and teams.
- Progress technical concepts from inception through final design and serve as a technical resource to staff and upper management.
- Work with multidisciplinary project teams and communicate with team members and clients.
- Perform assigned tasks accurately and efficiently and contribute as an active, supportive team member.
- Uphold applicable highway safety requirements and PDG’s safety and quality cultures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
