Project Engineer

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•Enterprise, NV

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to provide engineering calculations and various design services under the direction of various Project Managers. This role involves preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects of varying complexity. The engineer will be responsible for various roadway design elements using local and AASHTO standards, including horizontal and vertical alignments, plan and profile, utility design and relocation, streetscape and roadway improvements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and signing, striping, and signalization. The position requires preparing plan documents and supporting design calculations, using AutoCAD Civil3D for detailed construction drawings, and implementing quality assurance procedures. The Project Engineer will oversee technical aspects of projects, coordinate with other disciplines and utility service providers, identify applicable codes and standards, and prepare technical specifications and cost estimates. Field reviews and assessments for design purposes are also part of the role, as is participation in contract bidding and limited construction observation. The engineer will represent clients and the firm in meetings with governmental agencies, develop and track milestones for on-time and on-budget delivery, and design storm drain, sewer, and water systems using pipe networks. Additionally, the role includes designing onsite grading and draining, particularly for parks and sports fields, designing traffic signals, and performing traffic signal inventory. Construction administrative tasks such as site observation, meeting preparation, RFI and change order coordination, and preparing NDOT encroachment permit plans are also required. The engineer will determine sight visibility zones and analyze traffic data using Synchro, SIDRA, or Vistro to optimize intersection capacity and analyze roundabouts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Four (4) years of experience in roadway design.
Experience with National design standards (MUTCD, AASHTO, PROWAG).
Proficiency in Computer Software including Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Microsoft Project.
Experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA, and Vistro.
Experience with Corridors and Grading Optimizer.
Nevada Professional Engineering license.
Must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering calculations and various design services.
Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects.
Prepare roadway design elements using local and AASHTO standards.
Design horizontal and vertical alignments, plan and profile, utility design and relocation, streetscape and roadway improvements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, signing, striping, and signalization.
Prepare plan documents and supporting design calculations.
Produce detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D.
Implement and maintain quality assurance procedures.
Oversee the technical aspects of various projects.
Coordinate with other disciplines and support services.
Coordinate with utility service providers to identify and resolve conflicts.
Identify applicable codes, standards, or other design requirements.
Perform field reviews and other assessments for use in design.
Participate in contract bidding and provide limited observation during construction.
Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies.
Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
Design storm drain, sewer, and water utilizing pipe networks per local agency standards.
Design onsite grading and draining, particularly parks and sports fields.
Design traffic signals and perform traffic signal inventory.
Coordinate construction administrative tasks such as construction site observation, agenda, and meeting minute preparation, bi-weekly meeting attendance with contractors, RFI and change order request coordination and review.
Prepare NDOT encroachment permit plans.
Determine sight visibility zones for various turning movements.
Analyze traffic data in Synchro to determine LOS, storage length for turn pockets, signal timings, and pedestrian wait time to optimize intersection capacity.
Analyze roundabouts utilizing LOS, wait times, and queue length.