Transportation Engineer III

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation 

SUPERVISES: TE I and TE II and Student Interns

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs engineering roles and responsibilities as needed in supporting project completeness and timeliness of projects. 
• Manages the process and preparation of construction drawings, calculations, applications, and other documents as required to gain approval from regulatory agencies and project owners in a timely manner. 
• Serves as project manager on select projects by assigning and reviewing project work to level I and II engineers.   
• Assists in the development of Level I and level II engineers.
• Assist in review and preparation of construction plans and specifications.
• Produces and/or reviews preparation of required engineering reports and construction documents by following developed agency standards and developing construction specifications, plans, and schedules.
• Serves as a primary point of contact on client communication, answering and providing high level technical assistance. 

• Assists Director of Transportation and/or Principal in Charge with client contact to ensure total client satisfaction. 
• Assist Civil department with marketing and business development. 
• Responsible for working effectively with internal departments to drive firm’s strategic initiatives. 

Supervisory Duties:

• Oversees and manages Transportation Engineer I and II and student interns.
•  Recruits, hires and trains staff.
• Evaluates employee performance and recommends or initiates promotions, transfers and disciplinary action.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stay abreast of industry technology and developments including knowledge of local codes.
• Accomplishes all other duties and tasks as appropriately assigned or requested. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• PE Licensure with 8 years of experience in the field of engineering.  Preferably within the Transportation industry.
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• AutoCAD and/or Microstation preferred.
• Civil 3D and/or InRoads preferred.
• Ability to translate client ideas into visual and/or tangible references such as drawings or models.
• Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn from higher level engineers along with providing mentorship to junior engineers. 
• Excellent verbal and written skills, including ability to present to others in small and large group formats.
• Excellent project management skills, with ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities effectively, while delivering quality work on time.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with a priority on cost effectiveness and client satisfaction. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The 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 job, the employee is occasionally required to work in outside all weather conditions. The work will occur in an office and field environment. An employee may be subjected to dusts, fumes, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises. 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to travel to various project sites.
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.
• Occasionally walk on uneven terrain at construction sites, etc.