AET · 3 months ago
Senior Pavements Engineer
Minneapolis–Saint Paul, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expAET is a company specializing in pavement engineering, and they are seeking a Senior Pavements Engineer to lead and manage multiple engineering projects. The role involves advanced pavement design, data analysis, and project management while mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Consulting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple pavements engineering projects, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule
Develop project plans, including investigation strategies, material testing schedules, and deliverable timelines
Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring smooth execution of complex pavement designs
Perform advanced pavement design calculations for flexible, rigid, and composite pavements using mechanistic-empirical approaches and industry standards
Conduct forensic investigations of pavement failures, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions
Evaluate innovative pavement materials and construction methods, such as high-performance asphalt and concrete mixes
Review and approve technical reports, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with AASHTO, ASTM, and FAA specifications
Act as the primary technical contact for clients, addressing their pavement engineering needs and concerns
Develop and deliver technical presentations to stakeholders, explaining design concepts and recommendations
Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, identifying new opportunities, and expanding the client base
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional growth
Lead training sessions on advanced pavement engineering techniques and software applications
Review work performed by less experienced staff, offering constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to quality standards
Identify opportunities for process improvements within pavement engineering practices and workflows
Integrate emerging technologies, such as 3D pavement modeling and real-time monitoring systems, into project execution
Collaborate with other divisions to enhance interdisciplinary project delivery
Ensure all projects comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and safety standards
Promote a safety-first culture within field and laboratory operations
Leads project teams for medium-large scale engineering projects
Assigns tasks, monitors progress, and provides technical mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers
Reviews and approves work to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a specialization in Pavement or Transportation Engineering; master's preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in pavement engineering or related fields
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required
Expertise in pavement design software (e.g., Pavement ME Design, StreetSaver, Pave3D)
Proven experience in managing complex pavement engineering projects
Preferred
Advanced analytical skills for mechanistic-empirical design and failure analysis
Strong leadership and decision-making abilities, with experience managing multidisciplinary teams
Excellent communication skills for client interaction, report writing, and presentations
Familiarity with advanced materials and technologies, such as warm-mix asphalt, geosynthetics, and pervious pavements
Certifications such as ACI Concrete Pavement Inspector or NICET Level IV in Highway Materials
Benefits
Health benefits
Insurance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Long term savings
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Company
AET
Our mission at AET is to work together to build a more certain world.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Donovan Stormoe
Co-founder
Terry Swor
Founder/Advisor
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