HDR · 1 day ago
Transportation Engineer
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment where everyone is valued and respected. As a Transportation Engineer, you will be a key member of a design team responsible for highway and roadway projects, managing both large and small projects while ensuring adherence to local and AASHTO standards.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Work as a key member of a highway/roadway design team for moderate to large sized projects
Work independently on smaller projects
Assist on project management for larger projects or manage moderate to smaller projects
Preparation or overseeing of roadway/highway design work using local or AASHTO standards
Horizontal and vertical alignment
Roadway sections
Intersection layout and sight distance determination
Interchange layout
Roadway drainage incl.(Hydraulic Reports)
Right of Way plans
Using 3D modeling software to aid in developing and reviewing designs
Preparing and overseeing the following elements of the contract plans, specifications and estimates: Roadway Sections, Alignment/Right of Way Plans, Temporary Erosion Control Plans, Site Preparation Plans, Roadway Profiles, Drainage Plans and Profiles, Utility Plans, Paving, Pavement Marking Plans, Signing Plans, Traffic Control Plans
Assist preparing scopes, budgets and schedules including day to day communication (verbal and written) with the client
Support and advise junior engineers and technical staff
Write reports and technical memos
Coordinate with sub-consultants
Keep the project on schedule and within budget
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
MS Office knowledge
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
A minimum of 3 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
Company
HDR
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