Transportation Project Engineer (Mid to Senior level)

DescriptionFor over 60 years, DOWL has thrived as an established, highly reputable, professional services consulting firm, recognizing that the foundation of our past, present, and our future is our people. DOWL’s foundation is built upon four core values: Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Inspiration. These values are rooted in everything we do. As a valued partner on our team, you will be one of the People Who Make It Happen!SummaryThe Transportation Project Engineer 1 is responsible for performing advanced levels of engineering calculations, alternatives analysis, design and drafting for a variety of large, complex transportation projects including sidewalks, bike paths, local roadways, intersections, highways, freeways, and other transportation facilities. Duties may include site visits, preparing CAD mark-ups, geometric roadway layout and design, performing 3D corridor modeling, writing project specifications and technical reports, calculating construction quantities, estimating construction costs, coordinating with clients and stakeholders, drafting scope and budget documents for transportation-related tasks, and preparing project correspondence. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, desire to learn new design concepts, and have excellent organizational and communication skills. A successful Transportation Project Engineer 1 should demonstrate advanced proficiency with design and drafting fundamentals in at least one software platform, be able to quickly learn, apply and teach new 2D and 3D design concepts quickly with limited oversight, and mentor others with less experience. A successful employee is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.Job Responsibilities and DutiesTo be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.SoftwareMicrosoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - ProficientMarket Sector Software (AutoCAD C3D) - ProficientMarket Sector Software (Microstation Connect and OpenRoads) - Proficient (if applicable)3D design and visualizations (e.g., Revit, Infraworks) - Developing (if applicable)Task Specific (e.g., AutoTurn, GuideSign)Technical ExpertiseFully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sectorLeads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes and complexitiesMentors others on technical tasks and skillsPerforms quality control technical checking of moderately complex deliverablesTeamworkTeam player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments. Is an independent thinker, provides clear communication and direction to others, and takes responsibility for their results.Project DeliveryProduces the following independently and oversees others with less experience:Technical reports and memosSpecificationsConstruction quantity calculations and cost estimatesDesign documents and construction plansBreakdown of costs and scope of work - basicSchedules - basicProposal technical approachUnderstanding Budget and ScheduleAdvanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks. Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget. Mentors others on above.Industry Standards and RegulationsInterprets, selects, and employs the following design codes with advanced skill:AASHTO and FHWA - AdvancedLocal Client - AdvancedActively mentor others on interpreting design codesUnderstands limitations of design codesClient InteractionFrequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects. Leads client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks.OtherOther duties as assigned.Level of Work/AccountabilityPerforms advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the market sector. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others. May perform some assistant project management tasks. Provides technical guidance on proposals.Supervisory DutiesMay be a supervisor:Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the teamOrganizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasksRecruits and hires new employeesImplements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staffCommunicates information from leadership to employees and vice versaMonitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coachingSets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employeesProvides constructive and timely performance evaluationsDecides on reward and promotion based on performanceHandles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policyEducation and/or ExperienceBachelor's Degree requiredYears of experience required: 6 yearsYears of experience required with advanced degree: 5 yearsCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsPE requiredMust have a valid driver’s license and a good driving recordPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Geographical locations are taken into consideration with respect to compensation.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)