Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates · 2 days ago
Transportation Engineer
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expNelson
yNygaard Consulting Associates is seeking a motivated transportation engineer to support their work in planning and designing equitable and livable communities. The role involves supporting the firm's practice in transit and multimodal corridor planning and design, with responsibilities including project management and collaboration with clients and teams.
Transportation
Hiring Manager
Melanie Castrapel, SHRM-CP, PHR
Responsibilities
Focus on planning, engineering, design, and analysis for municipalities, agencies, universities, and private clients
Conceptual geometric design
Preliminary engineering
Traffic and multimodal operations analysis
Research
Data collection and analysis
Mapping
Visual communications
Writing and editing technical and public-facing reports
Developing presentations and outreach materials
Supporting limited business development tasks
Keeping project work on schedule and within budget
Interfacing with clients and teaming partners
Mentoring junior transportation engineers
Writing and editing technical and public-facing reports
Conceptual design and preliminary engineering documentation
Development and maintenance of drawing standards, methods and production consistency
Quality control of design deliverables
Coordination with other engineering disciplines
Design management activities such as scope and budget development, progress reporting, change management and schedule development
Leading business development efforts and client communication
Qualification
Required
Has a passion for sustainable transportation planning and design
Is an inquisitive self-starter and a natural problem solver
Understands the connection between transportation and equity and is committed to incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion into their work
Is interested in working with our diverse clients and communities across the U.S. and Canada to create more equitable, livable, and sustainable mobility systems
holds a master's degree in civil engineering, or equivalent degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience in multimodal, transit, and active transportation design for urban corridors or
has a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or an equivalent degree and 3-5 years of experience in multimodal, transit, and active transportation design for urban corridors
Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in California, or licensure as a PE in another jurisdiction with the ability to obtain licensure in California within six (6) months
Excellent skills in writing and storytelling, oral presentation, data analysis, and/or problem solving
Experience incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion into academic and/or professional work
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with CADD platforms (AutoCAD or Microstation), mapping platforms (GIS), graphics (Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp), and/or modeling (Synchro, TransCAD)
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and communicate effectively with project managers, colleagues, and project partners
Possesses proven experience in managing projects within budget
Works successfully with clients, members of the public, and project teams
At least 8 years of responsible experience in transportation planning and engineering
A bachelor's or master's degree in civil or transportation engineering, or similar field
Excellent skill in transit and/or multimodal layout design, design development, problem solving
Experience in business development (i.e., winning work); if you have public agency experience, grant writing and successful RFP development are applicable skills
Excellent written, verbal, and other communication skills, including presentations at public workshops
Exposure to project management skills, including budget and schedule adherence
Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Microstation, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Experience performing and/or leading traffic operations analysis utilizing programs such as Synchro, Simtraffic, and/or Vissim
Conceptual/Preliminary engineering experience for enhanced/rapid bus, BRT, and rail transit corridors and active transportation corridors
Additional final design experience in the production of Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) packages
Experience working with local transit agencies and municipalities within the Greater Southern California are or Bay Area
Proficiency in Spanish or other foreign languages
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Pre-tax transit and bicycling benefit
A 401k program
Life insurance
Paid parent leave
Paid time off
Opportunities for in-person collaboration
Flexibility for work from home up to 2 days per week
Company
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc.
51-200 employees
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