Transportation Project Engineer

A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc., (AMT) is an ENR 500 A/E firm providing services in the disciplines of civil engineering, construction management and inspection, traffic and transportation design, water and wastewater systems, environmental and water resources, and landscape architecture. AMT is seeking a highly motivated Transportation Project Engineer to join our growing Team of design professionals in Parkersburg, WV.

Qualified candidates must have their EIT certification or be licensed as a Professional Engineer and have between 4 -8 years of progressive engineering design experience in the transportation industry.

This individual will work under the direct supervision of a licensed Transportation Project Manager on a variety of projects throughout West Virginia, producing high-quality plans, maps, and 3D models for our clients. Duties of this position may involve collection of data, existing condition and alternative analysis evaluation for engineering reports, development of horizontal and vertical alignments, performing cross section and super-elevation design, roadside barrier design, ADA curb ramp design, roadway modeling, and providing design support for erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management plans, right-of-way plans, utility relocation plans, permit application drawings, and traffic related plans. In addition, this individual will create and submit technical reports, specifications, and design calculations.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on interesting projects, develop your career, and grow as AMT continues to grow.  We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and a potential relocation allowance for the right candidate. Excellent work / life balance and possibility of hybrid work schedule (office & home). 

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution;
• Knowledge of State and Federal transportation design standards; WVDOH experience a plus;
• Engineering-in-Training Certification required
• Licensed Professional Engineer in WV preferred
• Experience with Bentley Microstation, Corridor Modeler, and Open Roads Designer (ORD)
• Knowledge of civil engineering design and construction concepts preferred;
• Use of GIS applications such as ArcGIS or Google Earth a plus;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, project managers, supervisors, and other team members

Why Join AMT?

At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 68 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization – values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee-owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into nearly 500 sets of dedicated hands.

The AMT Difference

Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork. leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth. Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company’s stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture.

To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry.

Competitive Benefit Package

To strengthen and support its employees, its greatest asset, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry. With AMT, you will get:

• Tiered medical coverage

• Dental/Vision

• 401(k)

• Short- and long-term disability

• College savings plan

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Holidays

• Training/Certifications