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Highway Engineer at TranSystems Corporation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Posted in Architecture 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2022.   For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements.  At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients.  We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems’ Pittsburgh office has an immediate opening for an experienced Transportation/Civil Engineer with experience in roadway and trail design. Candidates will function as a Task Manager and will be responsible to lead a team of engineers and designers in completing roadway and/or trail design. Applicants must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and must be able to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.  Assignments may involve travel within the continental United States.

General Duties & Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.


  • Prepare or direct highway/trail design assignments involving geometric design, drainage design, traffic studies and traffic signal design, development of calculations, contract plans preparation and specifications, requiring quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets and schedules

  • Prepare or direct development of letters, technical reports, sketches, tables, and other documents required for design submissions

  • May bear responsibilities as a Deputy Project Manager or Project Manager, dependent on experience

  • Interface with client, attend project meetings and additional client meetings, as necessary

  • Perform project field views and information gathering in support of project designs

  • Ensure project delivery is compliant with quality control procedures and standards and with client and company specific guidelines, as well as on time and within budget.

  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

  • Actively participate in the mentoring of less experienced employees

  • Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

  • Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

  • 5 to 10 years of roadway and/or trail design experience

  • Experience with Bentley Microstation and OpenRoads

  • Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months

  • Previous highway, multi-modal / trail, drainage, traffic engineering, and/or general civil experience is expected.

  • Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

  • Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

  • Valid Driver’s License


What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:


  • Familiarity with trail / multi-modal standards, guidelines, procedures, and best practices, as well as experience in working with several trail organizations and local municipalities

  • Familiarity with PennDOT and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission procedures, policies and standards

  • Previous Project/Task Management experience on a variety of projects for PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, local municipalities and/or trail organizations

  • Experience with HCS and Synchro software

Work Environment:


  • The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.e. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc.).

  • The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

 

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.





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