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CDM Smith · 1 week ago

Transportation Engineer 5

Lansing, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

CDM Smith is a company committed to providing an unmatched employee experience and fostering personal leadership and career growth. They are seeking a Transportation Engineer to contribute to impactful infrastructure projects, focusing on design, plan production, and mentorship of junior engineers.

Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Mary Schroeder

Responsibilities

Create design criteria, alignments, superelevation, and detailed roadway calculations

Prepare construction plans and proposal packages using MDOT's Plan Development Guide and Design Wiki

Apply advanced 3D modeling skills to deliver accurate, high-quality designs

Design effective traffic control plans to support safe and efficient projects

Prepare special provisions, cost estimates, and perform fieldwork to assess existing conditions

Uphold high standards through our corporate QA plan

Collaborate with sales to develop strong responses to RFPs

Support business development by attending key industry events

Guide and supervise junior engineers, providing technical support and training

Qualification

Professional Engineer licenseMicroStation & OpenRoads proficiencyHydraulics & Scour AnalysisDrainage DesignTraffic Control design3D ModelingQuality AssuranceIndustry EngagementMentorshipDocumentation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline

Professional engineering (PE) license

7 years of related experience

Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Professional Engineer

Preferred

MicroStation & OpenRoads: Production-level proficiency with Bentley MicroStation and MDOT OpenRoads Designer (ORD) Connect Edition

Work Zone Safety: Strong understanding of Transportation Management Plans (TMPs) per MDOT's Workzone Safety and Mobility Manual

Hydraulics & Scour Analysis: Experience in hydraulic analysis and modeling for bridges and culverts, including scour evaluation

Drainage Design: Skilled in drainage studies, storm sewer design, stormwater management, and Best Management Practices (BMPs)

Company

CDM Smith

Glassdoor3.9

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm that offers environmental, transportation, and energy-smart solutions and facilities.

Founded in 1947

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.cdmsmith.com

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