Senior Transportation Project Engineer
About The Position
Apex Companies is a rapidly growing consulting and engineering firm focused on creating a place where employees can accelerate their careers, make a meaningful impact, and realize their full potential. The firm is recognized for its industry-leading growth and is committed to strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and delivering exceptional outcomes. The Northeast Division offers career development, training, and mentoring alongside diverse projects in a fast-paced environment. The Transportation Practice is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for a hybrid role in Providence, RI, to provide technical supervision for complex transportation projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or other related Engineering discipline
- Professional Engineering License, or working towards licensure within one year, in a State(s) where Apex does work or ability to obtain same by reciprocity
- 5+ years of roadway design experience
- Strong writing skills to prepare technical memoranda, reports, proposals, contracts, and contracts and subcontract scopes of work
- Valid US driver's license and clean driving record
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of RIDOT plan set requirements and the RIDOT design process is a plus
- Complete Streets experience is a strong plus
Responsibilities
- Serves as the Technical Lead for the transportation components of more complex projects
- Responsible for the technical coordination among other design disciplines and subconsultants
- Leads the development of 3D roadway design models using AutoCAD Civil3D in accordance with RIDOT standards and workflows
- Oversees or prepares plan sets, special provisions, and cost estimates for roadway design projects
- Assists Project Managers in planning, coordination, and execution of projects
- Assists Project Managers in complying with assigned project schedules and budget by actively reporting on project progress and identifying additional work outside the contractual scope
- Assists Project Managers in developing technical approaches, schedules, and fee estimates for proposals on large-scale or more complex projects
- Develops technical solutions for complex roadway projects by applying engineering knowledge and skills to produce quality work
- Maintains positive relationships with clients
- Participates in developing the technical approach for proposals
- Supervises and trains less experienced staff by providing daily guidance and checks their work and progress; serves as a positive role model and mentor for junior staff
- Manages a direct report, including managing workload management, approving timesheets and expense reports, and guiding career path development
- Maintains quality control within the department by reviewing designs, calculations, and assumptions on projects
- Prepares for and performs oral presentations to the public, municipal boards, and clients regarding project deliverables, and to external associations and at professional conferences
Benefits
- Company-subsidized medical and dental
- Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability
- 401k match
- Tuition assistance
- Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects
- Performance-based bonuses or other incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
