Senior Transportation Project Engineer Glastonbury, CT; Hybrid

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

• Serve as the technical lead for the transportation components of complex projects.
• Coordinate technically among other design disciplines and sub‑consultants.
• Lead the development of 3D roadway design models using AutoCAD Civil3D in accordance with RIDOT standards and workflows.
• Oversee or prepare plan sets, special provisions, and cost estimates for roadway design projects.
• Assist Project Managers in:
  • Planning, coordinating, and executing both large and small projects.
  • Complying with assigned project schedules and budgets 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 complex projects to produce an effective and quality proposal.
• Develop technical solutions for complex roadway projects by applying engineering knowledge and skills to produce quality work.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Participate in developing the technical approach for proposals.
• Supervise and train less experienced staff by providing daily guidance, reviewing their work and progress, and serving as a positive role model and mentor for junior staff.
• Manage a direct report, including approving timesheets and expense reports, and guiding career‑path development.
• Maintain quality control within the department by reviewing designs, calculations, and assumptions on projects.
• Prepare for and perform oral presentations to the public, municipal boards, clients, external associations, and at professional conferences.

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 5+ years of roadway design experience.
• Professional Engineering license, or working towards licensure within one year, in a state where Apex does work or ability to obtain the 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 is a plus.
• Valid US driver's license and clean driving record.

• Company‑subsidized medical and dental coverage.
• Company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) 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.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Apex

Job Title:

Sr Project Engineer
Annual Expected Pay Range: $100,000 - $130,000 USD

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