Senior Highway Engineer
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP•Tampa, FL
•$160,000 - $240,000•Onsite
About The Position
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Highway Engineer to join their growing team in Tampa, Florida. This role is crucial for expanding WRA's Florida operations and managing a diverse portfolio of transportation projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, leadership qualities, and a dedication to building lasting client relationships. WRA has been in business for over 110 years and is known for its quality work and employees, operating under the philosophy of "People Focused and Project Driven".
Requirements
- A minimum of 16 years of experience in highway design
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- P.E., registered in the state of Florida or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Strong knowledge of FDOT standards, specifications, policies, and procedures
- Experience designing roadway projects and preparing contract documents in accordance with FDOT policies and procedures; experience with other state and local agencies in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic a plus
- Experience with design software tools such as MicroStation, Geopak, InRoads, OpenRoads and AutoCAD
- Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization
- Ability to travel to project sites, company offices and client meetings
- Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
- Willingness to continue to learn and grow technically and professionally within the company
- Openness to utilizing and developing new technologies and approaches for performing work
Nice To Haves
- 3D design experience
- Experience with Alternative Delivery projects (Design-Build, P3, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Serve as Engineer of Record on highway and roadway design projects.
- Lead and perform senior-level technical design tasks, ensuring quality and compliance with applicable standards.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineering staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Assist with project management duties including scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination.
- Support proposal development, including technical writing and scope definition.
- Play an active role in business development, helping to identify and pursue new project opportunities in the Jacksonville and broader Florida market.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across WRA’s offices to deliver successful project outcomes.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule options
- Competitive salary
- Leave accrual and paid holidays
- Healthcare benefits
- Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental and maternity leave benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
