Transportation Engineer - PM Roadway

DGL Consulting Engineers • Maumee, OH

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About The Position

DGL is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join its Roadway Department and design and deliver a variety of roadway transportation projects. The role uses prescribed methods, standard techniques, and practices in a fast-paced engineering environment. The successful candidate is expected to work independently while following established processes and procedures, and to contribute to the department’s capabilities and qualifications.

The position combines project management and roadway design responsibilities. Work may include pavement, horizontal and vertical, drainage, and BMP design; preparation of construction plans, design details, cost estimates, calculations, and reports; coordination of project deliverables and reviews; and communication with clients, department leadership, and other engineers. The role also assists with oversight of entry-level engineers and budgeting work tasks.

Requirements

• 8–15 years of previous experience in civil design engineering.
• Experience with applicable software: Open Roads Designer, ProjectWise, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam.
• Experience with design and plan preparation based on DOT and local municipality standards and specifications.
• Minor project management experience.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to balance priorities across multiple projects.
• Self-motivated, collaborative team-player approach.
• Proven success delivering high-quality project submittals.
• Professional demeanor.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Engineering Intern (E.I.) certification with the ability to obtain a PE license within 6 months, if not already a registered Professional Engineer.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Responsibilities

• Act as project manager and/or lead design engineer on projects.
• Deliver multiple tasks for various engineering leads while meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
• Perform roadway design tasks, potentially including pavement design, horizontal and vertical design, closed and open drainage system design, BMP design, and quantity and construction cost determination.
• Prepare construction plans, design details, cost estimates, drainage calculations, and reports.
• Assist with oversight of entry-level engineers and budgeting of work tasks.
• Participate in client meetings, respond to RFIs, and assist with proposal preparation.
• Coordinate with the roadway department head on project progress, status reports, schedules, and budgets.
• Track deliverables, client reviews, technical input, and resolution of comments.
• Keep the direct supervisor promptly informed of key or significant issues and concerns.
• Communicate with project leaders to understand scope and coordinate with engineers on project requirements.
• Apply design standards, standard drawings, and CAD requirements for DOTs and local agencies.
• Participate in periodic industry events and related marketing activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance with 100% of the employee premium paid by DGL.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Bereavement leave.
• Military leave.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• One week of sick time annually.
• Referral program.
• Professional development.
• Office and company social events throughout the year.
• Company-sponsored “Give Back” volunteer events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level