Senior Transportation Project Engineer

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Our Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

Our Transportation Practice is hiring a Senior Project Engineer for a hybrid role based in our Providence, RI office. We will also also consider candidates in the Greater Boston or Connecticut area. This position will be responsible for the technical supervision of complex transportation projects and ensure the work performed conforms to the contractual scope of work, budget, and schedule.

• Serves as the Technical Lead for the transportation components of more complex projects
• Responsible for the technical coordination among other design disciplines and subconsultants
• Leads the development of 3D roadway design models using AutoCAD Civil3D in accordance with RIDOT standards and workflows
• Oversees or prepares plan sets, special provisions, and cost estimates for roadway design projects
• Assists Project Managers in the following:
  • Planning, coordination, and execution of both large and small projects
  • Complying with assigned project schedules and budget on projects by actively reporting on project progress and identifying additional work outside the contractual scope
  • Developing technical approaches, schedules, and fee estimates for proposals on large-scale or more complex projects to produce an effective and quality proposal
• Develops technical solutions for complex roadway projects by applying engineering knowledge and skills to produce quality work
• Maintains positive relationships with clients
• Participates in developing the technical approach for proposals
• Supervises and trains less experienced staff by providing daily guidance and checks their work and progress; serves as a positive role model and mentor for junior staff
• Manages a direct report, including managing workload management, approving timesheets and expense reports, and guiding career path development
• Maintains quality control within the department by reviewing designs, calculations, and assumptions on projects
• Prepares for and performs oral presentations to the public, municipal boards, and clients regarding project deliverables, and to external associations and at professional conferences

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering field
• 5+ years of roadway design experience
• Professional Engineering License, or working towards licensure within one year, in a State(s) where Apex does work or ability to obtain same by reciprocity
• Strong writing skills to prepare technical memoranda, reports, proposals, contracts, and subcontract scopes of work.
• Knowledge of RIDOT plan set requirements and the RIDOT design process a plus
• Valid US driver's license and clean driving record

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

$100,000 - $130,000

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