Sr. Highway Engineer at TranSystems Corporation in Sacramento, California

Job Description:

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2023.   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:

The Senior Highway Project Engineer will be responsible for delivering planning and design documents, final design, and construction design support for multiple highway and roadway projects for Caltrans and several cities and counties. This position involves working with project managers to identify upcoming projects, develop pursuit strategies, and manage technical project delivery and coordination with subconsultants from the planning phase through environmental clearance, design, development of plans, specifications and estimates and design support during bidding and construction.

Essential Functions Include but are Not Limited to:

• Support identification of upcoming projects and development of pursuit strategies, including Statement of Interest and Interview strategies on requests for proposals.


• Assist with development of scopes of work, project budgets, and project schedules.


• Work with project managers, staff and subconsultants to guide technical aspects of project delivery.


• Assist project managers with presentations to the public and clients on projects.


• Provide direction, guidance, and technical support to Project Engineers and Staff Engineers on complex problems and proposed designs.


• Analyze information and data to perform routine and complex design tasks and make independent decisions on engineering problems and methods.


• Represent the organization in meetings to resolve important questions, plan, and coordinate work.


• Ensure accuracy of engineering design, plans, quality presentation, and conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.


• Review design options and document findings from the design team.


• Manage workload and changes in project schedule, scope, or additional services.


• Communicate with clients and subconsultants for project delivery, lead the development of planning documents, highway design and computer modeling using AutoCAD Civil 3D, oversee computer aided drafting (CAD) using MicroStation, prepare reports, develop project plans, specifications, construction quantities and estimates, provide design support during construction, and prepare As-built records.

 

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program


• Registration as a California Professional Engineer


• 10 to 15+ years of increasing experience preparing Project Reports, roadway/highway Plans, Specifications and Estimates for Caltrans and or local agencies in California


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Good working knowledge of highway design standards contained in the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, CAMUTCD and applicable AASHTO publications


• Experience with highway design and office software, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Inroads, MicroStation, MS Word, Excel, etc. is required


• 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.

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, use hand and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and drive a car. The employee is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80-90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to work in a variety of climates (hot, cold) and inclement weather.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, use hand and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and drive a car. The employee is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80-90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to work in a variety of climates (hot, cold) and inclement weather.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, or NY City, TranSystems is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of California and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; internal peer equity; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At TranSystems, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $130,000 - $165,000 annually.

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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