Senior Project Engineer

Our New England Civil Infrastructure Group is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, and transportation projects in a fast-paced and challenging work environment. We were recently recognized by the Zweig which "honors the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry.

General Description

Senior Project Engineers are responsible for the technical supervision of complex projects, ensuring the work performed conforms to the contractual scope of work, budget, and schedule. Staff in this role are also responsible for overseeing or preparing 3D roadway designs, plan sets, and bid documents. Senior Project Engineers are also responsible for maintaining positive relationships with clients, participating in developing the technical approach for proposals, and serving as a positive role model and mentor for junior staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Knowledge of RIDOT plan set requirements and the RIDOT design process a plus.
• Lead the development of 3D roadway design models using AutoCAD Civil3D in accordance with RIDOT standards and workflows.
• Oversee or prepare plan sets, special provisions, and cost estimates for roadway design projects.
• Assist Project Managers in the following: the planning, coordination, and execution of both large and small projects; complying with assigned project schedules and budget on projects by actively reporting on project progress and identifying additional work outside the contractual scope; developing technical approaches, schedules, and fee estimates for proposals on large-scale or more complex projects to produce an effective and quality proposal.
• Have proven writing skills adequate to prepare technical memoranda, reports, proposals, contracts, and subcontract scopes of work.
• Develop technical solutions for complex roadway projects by applying engineering knowledge and skills to produce quality work. Assist in the development and execution of the project scope of work.
• Serve as the Technical Lead for the transportation components of more complex projects and be responsible for the technical coordination among other design disciplines and subconsultants.
• Supervise and train less experienced staff by providing daily guidance and checking their work and progress; manage a direct report, including managing workload management, approve timesheets and expense reports, and guide career path development.
• Maintain quality control within the department by reviewing designs, calculations, and assumptions on projects.
• Prepare for and perform oral presentations to the public, to municipal boards, to clients regarding project deliverables, and to external associations and professional conferences.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering field and 5+ years of roadway design experience of increasing responsibility is required.
• Registered Professional Engineer, or working towards licensure within one year, in a State(s) where Apex does work or ability to obtain same by reciprocity.
• A driver's license is required.

Why you'll love working for us:

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 1,700+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.

Req ID: 10626