Transportation Highway Lead Project Engineer

Wright

$85K — $140K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of experience in road and highway transportation design
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field; M.S. preferred
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and engineering calculation software
  • Familiarity with highway drainage design software like Civil 3D and HydroCAD

Responsibilities

  • Design roads, highways, and large culvert projects
  • Conduct engineering calculations and create technical reports
  • Execute geometric roadway layouts and 3D modeling
  • Engage in construction observation and project administration
  • Oversee and mentor junior engineering staff
  • Handle project management duties for effective project delivery

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
  • Wellness program including fitness reimbursement
  • Access to mental health resources and support
  • Paid volunteer hours to encourage community engagement
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit-sharing
  • Structured career development programs and training opportunities
  • Generous paid time off and flexible work options
Full Job Description
Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a Transportation Highway Lead Project Engineer to join our company.

Salary range is $85,000 - $140,000/yr.

NOTE: Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location.
Responsibilities
  • Technical design with primary focus on road, highway, and large culvert projects. Opportunities to support civil site infrastructure projects including water/wastewater treatment facilities, industrial facilities, and institutional facilities.
  • Perform engineering calculations and develop engineering reports, plans, specifications and estimates.
  • Perform geometric roadway layout, 3D modeling for roadway grading, stormwater management design, and pavement management.
  • Participate in construction observation and administration.
  • Review and assign work and/or check design calculations of junior staff.
  • Perform delegated project management tasks in support of project execution.
Essential Functions
  • Strong communication, self-motivation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Personal organization and time management skills.
  • Able to build strong relationship with coworkers.
  • Committed to continual learning.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
Experience
  • 8 - 10 years' experience required, focused design of road and highway transportation systems.
  • Experience with site civil infrastructure considered a plus.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Mathcad.
  • Experience using highway and drainage design software: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley Civil WorkSuite, Bentley Open Roads Designer, HydroCAD, and similar design software.
Certifications
  • Professional Engineer License required
Education
  • B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
  • M.S. degree considered a plus
Office Location(s)
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • Bedford, NH
  • Portland, ME
  • Topsham, ME
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Maitland, FL
Your Benefits

Wright-Pierce's goal is to foster a culture of health and wellness. We accomplish this by creating a work environment that promotes healthy living, encourages volunteerism, and supports personal development and well-being. To achieve this goal, we offer a variety of benefits, some of which are highlighted below. Check out our full benefits overview for more.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
  • Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
  • Mental health and well-being benefit
  • Paid volunteer hours
  • 401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period
  • Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
  • Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
  • Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment
Best in Class Engagement

Our recent employee engagement survey, conducted by The Employee Engagement Group, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% responding and 94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best-in-class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm's top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and life-work balance.
Equal Employment Opportunity

At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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