Burns & McDonnell

Staff Roadway Engineer - Transportation (Orlando)

Burns & McDonnell$80K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, ideally civil or transportation engineering.
  • 3+ years of relevant engineering experience; MS in Civil Engineering can substitute for 1 year.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or preparing for the PE exam.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and transportation design software.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • Familiarity with AASHTO design guidelines and municipal agency processes.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on transportation project design and analysis.
  • Develop horizontal and vertical alignments, and create erosion control plans.
  • Ensure accurate engineering design, meeting standards and budget constraints.
  • Research design alternatives and report findings to Senior Project Engineer.
  • Maintain technical knowledge through workshops and professional societies participation.
  • Manage project documentation and plan production efficiently.
  • Support design/build projects by working alongside contractors and construction staff.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities through workshops and seminars.
  • Access to a network of professionals through participation in industry organizations.
  • Working in a collaborative environment that values diverse contributions.
  • Exposure to a variety of transportation projects, enhancing skill set and experience.
Full Job Description
Description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Roadway Engineer to join our rapidly growing Transportation Practice in our Florida office. Our ideal candidate will be someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who can work both independently and in a team environment.

In this position you will be a part of a skilled team that values everyone's contributions to a project. Typical projects include but are not limited to municipal roadway design projects, multi-lane expressway and interstate projects, along with interchange projects of varying complexity.

Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians in the design and analysis of transportation projects as well as the contractors and construction staff on design/build projects.
  • Receives instructions from Project Managers or Senior Project Engineers as to the general results expected
  • Receives technical guidance on uncommon or complex problems with supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.
  • Research design alternatives and provide findings to Senior Project Engineer.
  • Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and plan production is thorough and follows through on assigned tasks and is efficient conformance with standards, budgets, and schedules.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional journals/publications, establishing professional networks, and participates in professional societies.
  • Perform varying components of roadway design including the development of horizontal and vertical alignments, development of typical sections, drainage and hydraulic analysis, development of erosion control plans, tabulation of project quantities and opinion of cost, and general plan production.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, preferably in civil or with an emphasis in transportation engineering.
  • Minimum of 3 years related experience in a variety of engineering projects. Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
  • Candidate must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or on track and planning to take the PE exam.
  • Ability to work as a part of a multi-discipline team.
  • Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and presentation skills.
  • Strong computer skills in the Microsoft Office package of software.
  • Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines while working on multiple projects concurrently.
  • Knowledge of transportation design standards including AASHTO design guidelines
  • Knowledge of transportation engineering software including Bentley MicroStation, InRoads and/or Geopak and OpenRoads.
  • Experience working with municipal agencies and State Department of Transportations
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Civil Engineering

Primary Location US-FL-Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 254895

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #TRN

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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