Principal Design Engineer

Overview

Lead FDOT roadway design projects, manage teams, and drive business development.

Key Responsibilities

• eor compliance
• roadway design
• openroads designer
• design docs
• team management
• stakeholder relations

Tasks

-Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for major FDOT design contracts, ensuring compliance with FDOT standards, specifications, and procedures. -Represent AtkinsRéalis at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations to enhance visibility and promote capabilities. -Manage multidisciplinary design teams, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance. -Collaborate with business development teams to craft winning strategies for FDOT pursuits, including Design-Build and traditional delivery methods. -Oversee design and delivery of roadway projects with FDOT, including limited-access highways, arterials, and urban reconstruction. -Actively participate in marketing efforts, including client meetings, presentations, and proposal development for FDOT design projects. -Stay current with FDOT manuals, CADD standards, and design criteria including OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and other relevant software. -Oversee the preparation of design documents including typical sections, horizontal and vertical alignments, drainage, MOT plans, and pavement design reports. -Develop and maintain strong relationships with FDOT staff, local agencies, and industry partners to identify upcoming opportunities and position the firm for success.

Requirements

• microstation
• openroads
• pe license
• 15+ years
• fdot cadd
• qa/qc

What You Bring

-Proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), and FDOT CADD standards. -Ability to lead QA/QC reviews and mentor junior engineers. -Experience with MOT analysis, drainage design, and geometric design. -Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida is required. -Preferred Skills:Familiarity with FDOT’s Basis of Estimates, Standard Plans, and Structures Manual.Ability to lead QA/QC reviews and mentor junior engineers.Experience with MOT analysis, drainage design, and geometric design. -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred). -Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills. -Minimum 15 years of post-licensure experience in roadway design, with significant experience on FDOT District 5 projects. -Familiarity with FDOT’s Basis of Estimates, Standard Plans, and Structures Manual. -Strong understanding of FDOT design processes, including Design-Build and traditional delivery methods.

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