Since 2001, RealStreet has connected management executives in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry to contractors working on commercial and government projects.  As a leading firm in the country which specializes entirely in senior level AEC employment, we have cultivated long-term relationships with many of the industry's top companies, enabling us access to the top opportunities throughout the continental U.S.

RealStreet currently has a great opportunity for a Senior Transportation Engineer.  This individual will support our client, a growing engineering services firm in Houston, Texas. In addition to a competitive salary, this position provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid holidays and time off, an extensive insurance plan and a 401(k)-retirement plan with a generous company match (additional benefit details listed below).

Job Responsibilities

The Senior Transportation Engineer position is located in Jackson, MS and will be responsible for supporting our client on a variety of transportation related projects.

Additional responsibilities of the Senior Transportation Engineer include: 

• Participating in contract bidding and administration
• Reviewing plans and technical specifications, contract documents and estimates
• Planning, scheduling, conducting or coordinating transportation engineering work
• Preparing engineering reports, plans and specifications for major projects
• Conceptualizing the initial design approach for major phases of large roadway projects
• Performing various aspects of roadway projects including:
  • Geometric design
  • Right-of-way plans
  • Storm drainage design
  • Erosion control design
  • Utilities
  • Signing and marking
• Developing, reviewing and revising engineering drawings and roadway design plans
• Troubleshooting issues as they occur
• Communicating and interacting with project team members, client representatives, outside consultants, city/state officials and outside agencies
• Supervising the on-going progress of a project, including the work of junior engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project

Job Requirements

Specific qualifications for the Senior Transportation Engineer role include:

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering is required, a master’s degree is preferred
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) (any state is acceptable)
• Twelve (12) or more years of transportation/roadway and drainage design experience, including:
  • Department of Transportation (DOT) project experience (Federal or state experience is acceptable)
  • Project management experience
  • Traffic and safety design experience is preferred
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel (version 2019 is preferred)
  • AutoCAD (experience with version 20 and up is preferred), is a plus
  • MicroStation (experience with version V8 is preferred) is a plus
  • GeoPak (version V8 is preferred), is a plus
• Expert knowledge of engineering design, and practical application of engineering principles, practices and techniques

Benefits:

RealStreet offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Medical Insurance Plan which includes prescription coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance & Long Term Disability

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