Bartlett & West · 1 month ago
Project Engineer - Roadway/Drainage
Bartlett & West is an employee-owned engineering, architecture, and technology firm headquartered in Topeka, KS. They are seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to assist in designing civil engineering projects with a focus on transportation, while training under a Registered Professional Engineer.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Develops plans and specifications for state and municipal transportation projects
Will focus on roadway, drainage, and traffic signal design work
Performs traffic analysis/traffic studies as needed
May assist with proposal preparations and fee development
Will act as part of a team of professionals headed by a Project Manager
Although expected to work independently on most assignments, this position must be able to interact well with other team members and the manager relative to assigned aspects of the project
Assists with preparation on engineering analysis, designs and calculations relative to the project assigned. Assists in writing technical engineering and design reports
Provides contract administration, construction submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Engineer’s Supplemental Instruction (ESI), pay estimates/change orders, and other related activities. Attends industry events and becomes involved in the community
Ability to work with conventional engineering practice including a variety of complex features like conflicting design requirements, suitability of conventional materials and difficult coordination requirements
May perform quality assurance/quality control procedures in the field including field observation and materials testing
Utilizes Microstation and Geopak or AutoCAD and Civil 3D to design and analyze roadway elements
Writes technical reports and conducts conceptual design studies
Manages engineering work and interfaces with other disciplines as needed
Typically handles multiple projects for multiple clients simultaneously
Visits clients and job sites as needed to support project(s) and business development needs
Serves as consultant on transportation projects during construction phase
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering field required
0-5 years engineering experience in transportation
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Excellent listening and reading skills, including proofreading
Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or daily as changes occur in project needs
Effective problem solving and decision making skills
Knowledge of highway design standards, DOT design policies and plan preparation criteria
Practical Knowledge in use of Highway Capacity Manual, Roadside Design Guide, MUTCD, and AASHTO Standards
Credibility
Accountability in work performance
Analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to achieve business results
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain amount of detail
Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Proficiency in Microstation, Geopak/Inroads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
Ability to embrace new technology and processes including learning other software programs as needed (Adobe, Bluebeam, Deltek Vision accounting and project planning software, Client Relationship Management software, etc.)
Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership
Good time management skills with ability to handle complex deadline driven workload
Ability to work independently and within a team successfully
Valid driver's license with good driving record required
Preferred
Proficiency in HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS or other stormwater design/analysis programs
Knowledge/experience of Microstation, Geopak/Inroads, AutoCAD/Civil 3D strongly preferred
E.I.T. preferred
Company
Bartlett & West
Bartlett & West was built with one goal in mind, to make our communities better, safer and more resilient—one well-conceived project at a time.
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