Alliant Engineering, Inc. · 1 month ago
Senior Professional Transportation Engineer - City/County
Alliant Engineering, Inc. is a growing engineering and consulting firm focused on positively impacting communities. The Senior Professional Transportation Engineer will lead the City/County Design practice, delivering design services for transportation projects and mentoring junior staff.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead the development of preliminary and final designs for municipal, county, and urban transportation projects, including geometric layouts, roadway plans, grading, drainage, and utility coordination
Review and guide the production of detailed plan sets, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and adherence to applicable standards
Prepare technical specifications, feasibility reports, and other technical documents for transportation and municipal projects
Direct and oversee the use of CADD platforms (MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, or AutoCAD Civil 3D) to efficiently produce high-quality design models and construction documents
Coach and mentor Graduate Engineers, Design Support staff, and junior Lead Designers to build technical skills, project understanding, and a culture of quality and collaboration
Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure that project design components align with scope, schedule, and budget requirements. Coordinate with other functional design groups (Traffic, Water Resources, Survey, etc.) to ensure design work is integrated throughout the project
Provide thorough technical reviews at key design milestones, addressing geometric design, drainage systems, utility design, and plan constructability
Serve as an internal expert on municipal, urban, and county design practices, State Aid standards, MnDOT coordination, and best practices for City/County roadway reconstruction projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or related engineering field)
Licensed Professional Engineer
7+ years transportation design experience producing layouts, plans, specs, and estimates
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and transportation design software (MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D)
Strong communication and leadership skills with an emphasis on mentoring and client service
Commitment to delivering high-quality work on schedule
A passion for innovation and ownership with an entrepreneurial spirit
Skillful in presenting technical concepts to clients and the public in understandable terms
Preferred
Familiarity with MnDOT State Aid standards and local municipal specifications
Experience developing and managing multi-disciplinary project teams
Benefits
Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs
Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans
Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
Wellness Programs and Competitions
Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs
Flexible Schedules
Casual Work Environment
Paid Professional Development and Training
Community Involvement/Charity Events
Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.)