Senior Design Engineer

Overview

Lead complex roadway design projects for INDOT and local agencies, mentor staff.

Key Responsibilities

• design analysis
• client meetings
• quality assurance
• mentorship
• proposal development
• roadway design

Tasks

-Conduct and oversee engineering analyses, including horizontal and vertical alignments, grading, cross sections, quantities, and constructability reviews -Participate in client meetings, design meetings, and field reviews as a technical expert -Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and INDOT/local agency requirements -Support quality control and quality assurance processes, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of deliverables -Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused team environment -Assist with proposal development, project scoping, and fee estimation for roadway design pursuits -Develop and review detailed plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for roadway projects in accordance with INDOT and local standards -Lead and perform complex roadway design tasks for a variety of transportation projects, including new alignments, widenings, resurfacings, and intersection improvements for INDOT and local agencies -Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including traffic, drainage, structures, utilities, and environmental staff, to ensure integrated project delivery -Serve as a technical resource for clients, responding to design-related questions and providing innovative, cost-effective solutions

Requirements

• pe license
• microstation
• openroads
• 10+ yrs
• indot/aashto
• qc/qa

What You Bring

-Experience with quality control/quality assurance processes for transportation design projects -Experience working directly with Indiana municipalities, counties, or regional planning agencies -Demonstrated technical expertise in roadway geometrics, plan development, and PS&E preparation -Familiarity with alternative delivery methods (Design-Build, CMGC, Progressive Design-Build) -Experience with public engagement and stakeholder coordination -Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and mentor junior staff -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited school -Professional Engineer (PE) license in Indiana (or ability to obtain within 6 months) -Strong knowledge of INDOT and AASHTO design standards, manuals, and procedures -10+ years of progressive roadway design experience, with a focus on INDOT and/or local agency projects -Advanced proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and related design software -Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to clients and team members -Strong organizational skills and attention to detail -Knowledge of Indiana local government infrastructure needs and regulatory environment

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About Burgess & Niple

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