Civil transportation engineer job description
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Example civil transportation engineer requirements on a job description
Civil transportation engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in civil transportation engineer job postings.
Sample civil transportation engineer requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
- Understanding of civil engineering principles
- Knowledge of applicable local and state codes
- Proficiency with surveying and mapping
Sample required civil transportation engineer soft skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Civil transportation engineer job description example 1
AMT Engineering civil transportation engineer job description
AMT is seeking a highly motivated Transportation Civil Engineer to assume a key role in the firm's growing Virginia Beach office. Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of 5 years of experience working on transportation and other infrastructure projects for VDOT and Virginia localities.
Excellent Work / Life Balance and opportunity to work a Hybrid (Combination of Office and Remote) schedule.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Transportation Civil Engineer, the selected candidate will be responsible for client coordination, working with the design team, coordinating with other disciplines, performing Quality Control reviews, assisting in the preparation of scope and fee proposals, adhering to budgets and schedules, and assisting with RFP responses and presentations. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading a design project and working with the design team in preparing roadway, grading, sediment and erosion control, SWM and storm drainage construction plans for a variety of infrastructure improvement projects.Design tasks may include: roadway, trail and sidewalk design; open and closed system storm drainage design; stormwater management design; erosion and sediment control plans; Transportation Management Plans; signing and pavement marking plans; traffic signal plans; quantity and cost estimating; utility coordination; and other engineering design and support tasks related to the development of roadway construction plans.
QualificationsVirginia licensed Professional Engineer license preferred, EIT required Minimum of 5 years Transportation / Civil Engineering experience Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and lead a design team Technical proficiency with Microstation/Geopak/OpenRoadsMust possess strong communication skills (written and oral)
Why Join AMT?
At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 65 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 450 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
Excellent Work / Life Balance and opportunity to work a Hybrid (Combination of Office and Remote) schedule.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Transportation Civil Engineer, the selected candidate will be responsible for client coordination, working with the design team, coordinating with other disciplines, performing Quality Control reviews, assisting in the preparation of scope and fee proposals, adhering to budgets and schedules, and assisting with RFP responses and presentations. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading a design project and working with the design team in preparing roadway, grading, sediment and erosion control, SWM and storm drainage construction plans for a variety of infrastructure improvement projects.Design tasks may include: roadway, trail and sidewalk design; open and closed system storm drainage design; stormwater management design; erosion and sediment control plans; Transportation Management Plans; signing and pavement marking plans; traffic signal plans; quantity and cost estimating; utility coordination; and other engineering design and support tasks related to the development of roadway construction plans.
QualificationsVirginia licensed Professional Engineer license preferred, EIT required Minimum of 5 years Transportation / Civil Engineering experience Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and lead a design team Technical proficiency with Microstation/Geopak/OpenRoadsMust possess strong communication skills (written and oral)
Why Join AMT?
At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 65 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 450 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
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Civil transportation engineer job description example 2
STV Group civil transportation engineer job description
STV currently has an opening in our New York, NY office for a Civil/Transportation Engineer in our Transportation & Infrastructure division. The team player we seek must have a BS/MS degree in Transportation Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience with NYC/NYSDOT, DDC, DEP, MTA or similar public agency and municipal projects. The candidate will be responsible for managing interdisciplinary projects, document preparation and production, managing sub-consultants, monitoring budgets, schedules and quality. The candidate must have experience managing and writing winning technical proposals. In-depth background in the design of highways and streets, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a NY PE license are preferred. Additional experience in Site/Civil projects, including preparation of Builders Pavement Plans, parking lot design, and site grading and drainage, for private sector projects, is a plus. The ability to interact well with client management teams, engineers in other technical disciplines, and marketing teams is essential.
Requirements
Required Skills & Required Experience
BS/MS degree in Civil Engineering.
Registered Professional Engineer in NY is preferred.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in civil transportation, highway and roadway design, or closely related engineering field.
Ability to manage and provide technical expertise in the following areas: roadway/highway design
Vertical and horizontal alignments
Pavement section design
Drainage system design
Prepared MPT, Civil Site, Grading and Utility Plans
Local NYC experience is highly preferred with agencies such as the MTA, DDC, DEP and DOT.
Pavement Plans, parking lot design, and site grading and drainage, for private sector projects, is a plus.
Proficient with AutoCAD and Microstation 2D drafting is required and Civil 3D, In/Open Roads, AutoTURN and HydroCAD are a plus.
The ability to interact well with client management teams, engineers in other technical disciplines, and marketing teams is essential.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Requirements
Required Skills & Required Experience
BS/MS degree in Civil Engineering.
Registered Professional Engineer in NY is preferred.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in civil transportation, highway and roadway design, or closely related engineering field.
Ability to manage and provide technical expertise in the following areas: roadway/highway design
Vertical and horizontal alignments
Pavement section design
Drainage system design
Prepared MPT, Civil Site, Grading and Utility Plans
Local NYC experience is highly preferred with agencies such as the MTA, DDC, DEP and DOT.
Pavement Plans, parking lot design, and site grading and drainage, for private sector projects, is a plus.
Proficient with AutoCAD and Microstation 2D drafting is required and Civil 3D, In/Open Roads, AutoTURN and HydroCAD are a plus.
The ability to interact well with client management teams, engineers in other technical disciplines, and marketing teams is essential.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Civil transportation engineer job description example 3
Snyder & Associates civil transportation engineer job description
Life At Snyder
Over 40 years since its inception, Snyder & Associates has grown to become a large regional civil engineering and planning firm in the midwest. With twelve office locations in five states, the communities we serve are the same places we proudly call home. For us, it's about more than just the project at hand. It's about improving community quality of life, which is why 94 percent of our clients continue to trust us as an extension of their staff. As a member of our Ankeny, IA office you'll work alongside civil engineers, landscape architects, design technicians, and specialists. Watch the Snyder & Associates About Us Video to learn more.
Your Opportunity
We're seeking an engineer with a strong aptitude and desire to design projects which focus on transportation roundabouts and arterial streets. As a part of the Ankeny team, you'll have the support of design technicians, landscape architects, traffic engineers, and other specialists. Your role will be to complete design elements of the project from conceptual phases through the bid phase for construction. While working with diverse and talented design teams on exciting projects, you'll be empowered to carve your own path to professional growth through innovation and continuous improvement.
Proven Leader
This role requires dedication to the assigned duties and objectives toward creating successful projects. You'll contribute directly to project success through actively developing plans from conceptualization through construction. Our firm is driven by challenges and prepared for more-we desire individuals who will commit to this pursuit, while maintaining our founding vision of responsive, personal service. For a sampling of the type of work you'll help us pursue and be involved with, please visit our services web page and our project page.
Fundamental Responsibilities
+ Contribute to diverse projects that vary widely in complexity and scope. This is a hands-on role that is directly involved in the planning, design, and delivery of projects from start to finish.
+ Adapt to a variety of assignments and roles within medium- to large-sized teams of professionals, designers, and planners, as needed.
+ Strive to meet and exceed team and client expectations by building positive working relationships through proactive communication, commitment to service, and the flexibility to address shifting priorities.
+ Manage your pace and productivity to keep projects within budget.
+ Maintain a high standard of quality, creativity, and collaboration within your project team.
+ Effectively interact with people of all technical skill levels through verbal and written communication.
Required Qualifications
+ BS Degree in civil engineering.
+ EI designation.
+ Ideally, a recent graduate in civil engineering, with preference for experience in a consulting environment, focused on transportation.
+ A sound understanding of civil engineering fundamentals.
+ Effective time management skills particularly in relationship to commitments on project designs and deliverables.
+ Strong interpersonal and team skills leading to positive, ongoing relationships with people.
+ Reliable and dependable, able to commit to regular attendance and at times put in extra hours to meet project demands.
+ Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate with the project team.
EOE / AA / E-Verify
ID: 2022-1399
External Company Name: Snyder & Associates
Street: 2727 SW Snyder Boulevard
Over 40 years since its inception, Snyder & Associates has grown to become a large regional civil engineering and planning firm in the midwest. With twelve office locations in five states, the communities we serve are the same places we proudly call home. For us, it's about more than just the project at hand. It's about improving community quality of life, which is why 94 percent of our clients continue to trust us as an extension of their staff. As a member of our Ankeny, IA office you'll work alongside civil engineers, landscape architects, design technicians, and specialists. Watch the Snyder & Associates About Us Video to learn more.
Your Opportunity
We're seeking an engineer with a strong aptitude and desire to design projects which focus on transportation roundabouts and arterial streets. As a part of the Ankeny team, you'll have the support of design technicians, landscape architects, traffic engineers, and other specialists. Your role will be to complete design elements of the project from conceptual phases through the bid phase for construction. While working with diverse and talented design teams on exciting projects, you'll be empowered to carve your own path to professional growth through innovation and continuous improvement.
Proven Leader
This role requires dedication to the assigned duties and objectives toward creating successful projects. You'll contribute directly to project success through actively developing plans from conceptualization through construction. Our firm is driven by challenges and prepared for more-we desire individuals who will commit to this pursuit, while maintaining our founding vision of responsive, personal service. For a sampling of the type of work you'll help us pursue and be involved with, please visit our services web page and our project page.
Fundamental Responsibilities
+ Contribute to diverse projects that vary widely in complexity and scope. This is a hands-on role that is directly involved in the planning, design, and delivery of projects from start to finish.
+ Adapt to a variety of assignments and roles within medium- to large-sized teams of professionals, designers, and planners, as needed.
+ Strive to meet and exceed team and client expectations by building positive working relationships through proactive communication, commitment to service, and the flexibility to address shifting priorities.
+ Manage your pace and productivity to keep projects within budget.
+ Maintain a high standard of quality, creativity, and collaboration within your project team.
+ Effectively interact with people of all technical skill levels through verbal and written communication.
Required Qualifications
+ BS Degree in civil engineering.
+ EI designation.
+ Ideally, a recent graduate in civil engineering, with preference for experience in a consulting environment, focused on transportation.
+ A sound understanding of civil engineering fundamentals.
+ Effective time management skills particularly in relationship to commitments on project designs and deliverables.
+ Strong interpersonal and team skills leading to positive, ongoing relationships with people.
+ Reliable and dependable, able to commit to regular attendance and at times put in extra hours to meet project demands.
+ Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate with the project team.
EOE / AA / E-Verify
ID: 2022-1399
External Company Name: Snyder & Associates
Street: 2727 SW Snyder Boulevard
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Updated March 14, 2024