Project Engineer: Highway Design Department

Brudis & Associates, Inc.•Columbia, MD

2d•$95,000 - $135,000

About The Position

BRUDIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. (BAI), a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving public and private sector clients in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia, is seeking a Project Engineer for immediate employment in its Columbia, Maryland office. Working under the direction of a project manager, the Project Engineer will serve as lead designer on projects in the applicable discipline and work collaboratively or independently on projects of varying sizes for state, county, and local jurisdictions. The role calls for analytical thinking, independent problem-solving, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to use design engineers to complete assignments while maintaining project schedules, budgets, and design quality. The qualified candidate will work on roadway geometric and drainage design, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, maintenance of traffic, and traffic operations. Responsibilities include developing plans, specifications, and estimates for roadway and related infrastructure design, including grading, parking lots, site improvements, utilities, signing, and pavement markings.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or an appropriate discipline.
Four or more years of experience in highway design projects.
Working knowledge of MicroStation and associated highway design software, including Power InRoads, AutoTurn, OpenRoads Designer, and ConceptStation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to work well within a project team.
Ability to travel to project sites.
EIT/FE.
PE license or ability to obtain a PE within six months.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Maryland DOT and Maryland County DPW projects.

Responsibilities

Coordinate design elements across engineering disciplines with other project engineers to develop plans, specifications, and estimates.
Communicate design progress with project managers and utilize entry-level design engineers to complete tasks.
Understand design procedures and practices for applicable clients and maintain a firm understanding of permit processes for various permit review agencies.
Lead project design and development, including highway and highway drainage design, concept design and analysis, horizontal and vertical geometrics, parking lots, site improvements, utilities, maintenance of traffic, signing and pavement markings, ADA, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities.
Develop plans, specifications, and estimates for design services on state and local government roadways.