Transportation Engineer, PE

at  Tetra Tech

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Are you ready to make a positive difference for our planet and join a dynamic group of professionals who share this common value? Our engineering and support teams are focused on providing resilient engineering designs for the United States infrastructure. If this sounds appealing to you, then consider our Transportation Engineer, PE opportunity. The position is based in Plano, TX.
The Transportation Project Engineer will execute a variety of transportation assignments involving highways, local roadways, bicycle facilities, and bridge capital improvement projects. They may oversee the entire design process, serve as a Task Lead or assist as a technical expert on a specialized design. The Project Engineer will develop plans and reports for transportation projects according to established engineering standards and local, state or federal policies and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas required;
• 8+ years of current relevant transportation engineering experience in Texas required; Experience with TxDOT and local Municipalities preferred;
• Proficiency in Microstation is required. Proficiency in Open Roads Designer is preferred.
• Experience assisting with writing proposals preferred
• Familiarity with relevant transportation engineering manuals and industry standards;
• Ability to work in a multitasking, fast-paced environment; meeting time schedules and deadlines; individually as well as within a team environment
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record

• Perform Geometric Design of Roadways, Roadway Hydrology and Hydraulics, Signage and Pavement Markings design, and Traffic Control Plan development.
• Manage and prepare engineering studies, schematic design and final design of highways, intersections, and roadways including plans, specifications and estimates;
• Assess the requirements of a project, and work with the Project Manager to determine scope of work, budget and staffing needs;
• Write a scope of work for transportation design services based on preliminary review and meetings with the client
• Direct, assign, and review work of project design team. Coordinate all aspects of project documentation within company and externally with clients;
• Assures that the firm’s QA/QC procedures are followed and met
• Manage and mentor junior staff;
• Assist in identifying potential work and teaming opportunities