Transportation Roadway Designer

AtkinsRéalis • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Transportation Roadway Designer to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. AtkinsRéalis seeks an energetic, detail‑oriented self‑starter to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida as a Transportation Roadway Designer, supporting the Florida Department of Transportation District Two, General Engineering Consultant (GEC) Program, working as an "extension of staff" in the client’s ‘office. Your role Responsible for the development of roadway plan efforts and report preparation for in-house projects ranging from minor intersection improvements to major reconstruction projects. This may include significant coordination with internal and external design support staff, client staff and local governing agencies. Participates in the production of in‑house traffic design, signing and pavement markings. Performs and reviews engineering construction cost estimates using FDOT Long-Range Estimate (LRE) software system. Prepares, Reads, Interprets, and reviews plans, design reports, specifications, and cost estimates for major transportation projects. Performs designs utilizing CAD and proficiency in OpenRoads. Position does require time management and organizational skills as the individual will be involved in multiples projects operating on multiple schedules. May coordinate with professionals, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments. Organizes or directs field visits to collect data or resolve design conflicts. Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years' experience, OR Associate's degree plus a minimum of 12 years' progressive drafting and design experience, including at least 4 as a Designer, OR HS diploma (or equivalent) plus a minimum of 15 years progressive drafting and design experience, including at least 7 as a Designer.
• Familiarity with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Policy and Procedures, including the Florida Design Manual (FDM) and FDOT Standard Plans.
• High proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D software packages.

Nice To Haves

• General Engineering Consultant (GEC) experience is a plus.
• Seeking applicable registration if movement onto the Engineering career path is contemplated.

Responsibilities

• Development of roadway plan efforts and report preparation for in-house projects ranging from minor intersection improvements to major reconstruction projects.
• Significant coordination with internal and external design support staff, client staff and local governing agencies.
• Production of in‑house traffic design, signing and pavement markings.
• Performing and reviewing engineering construction cost estimates using FDOT Long-Range Estimate (LRE) software system.
• Preparing, reading, interpreting, and reviewing plans, design reports, specifications, and cost estimates for major transportation projects.
• Performing designs utilizing CAD and proficiency in OpenRoads.
• Coordinating with professionals, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments.
• Organizing or directing field visits to collect data or resolve design conflicts.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

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