Senior Civil Transportation Engineer (Special Projects)

Description

• Enhance your skills in identifying and overcoming challenges through innovative problem-solving approaches, utilizing both traditional and modern engineering techniques.
• Mentor team members to support their professional growth and development.
• Managing project tasks, ensuring efficient coordination of timelines, budgets, and resources to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Foster strong client relationships by actively listening to client needs, providing clear communication, and delivering customized solutions that align with their objectives.
• Traveling to project sites or client meetings, which may involve driving or flying.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, offering expert guidance and proactive support throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits and inspections as necessary to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Apply your engineering expertise to diverse projects, collaborating with teams to devise innovative solutions drawing on best practices in areas such as linear utility projects, street improvements, design/build initiatives, and transportation infrastructure.
• Contribute to projects involving waterfront developments and industrial developments, leveraging your skills to drive successful outcomes in these specialized areas.
• Occasionally visiting project locations and performing field inspections which may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.
• Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods and techniques
• Working knowledge of AASHTO, Roadside Design Guide, 4th Edition,
• Proven capability to work dynamically and effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Learn to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies to contribute to project success.
• Familiarity with Caltrans and Greenbook Standard Plans and Standard Specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and ability to prepare roadway/transportation design documents and specifications is required
• ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil3D and other engineering design software proficiency is required.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for developing design and project management skills.
• Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table.
• Working knowledge of AASHTO, A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 7th Edition,
• Minimum of 8 years of civil design experience with a PE in the State of California or ability to get reciprocity.
• Working knowledge of USDOT/FHWA, MUTCD for Streets and Highways, 2009 Edition,
• MicroStation, InRoads, and OpenRoads design experience is not required but desired.

Benefits

• Gain experience in ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle, including understanding regulations and permitting requirements.
• Mentorship program
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays (including two floating Holidays)
• Winter parties and summer picnics
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Medical insurance (two plans available to choose from)
• Dental insurance
• Offsite retreats
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution (regardless of employee contribution)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Monthly technical educational sessions
• Professional development series
• Hybrid work schedule
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, jury duty)
• Monthly social events
• Bonus for Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
• KPFF Paid Family Leave
• Office committee opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance