Senior Transportation Project Engineer

Role Overview

• 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 the following:
• Planning, coordination, and execution of both large and small projects
• Complying with assigned project schedules and budget on projects by actively reporting on project progress and identifying additional work outside the contractual scope
• Developing technical approaches, schedules, and fee estimates for proposals on large-scale or more complex projects to produce an effective and quality proposal
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering field
• 5+ years of roadway design experience
• 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
• Strong writing skills to prepare technical memoranda, reports, proposals, contracts, and subcontract scopes of work.
• Knowledge of RIDOT plan set requirements and the RIDOT design process a plus
• Valid US driver's license and clean driving record

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.