The ideal candidate will perform project management, engineering, and planning aspects of PD&E studies. The position includes oversight of budgets and schedules, engaging with clients, studying the use and operation of transportation systems, and technical engineering and environmental documentation, including preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents. Essential tasks include the following:

• Directing, managing, and developing planning studies and reports for PD&E projects according to established engineering standards and state or federal policy
• Making decisions and designing or developing solutions to problems by applying accepted procedures and methodologies
• Reviewing development plans for transportation system effects, infrastructure requirements, or compliance with applicable transportation regulations
• Assisting and advising team members

• Performing QA/QC reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformity to engineering standards and practices

• Working with our roadway design group to develop conceptual alternatives and design ideas for new or improved transportation infrastructure, such as interchanges, intersection improvements, pedestrian projects, and multi-modal facilities
• Pursuing and assisting in the pursuit of PD&E projects and other business development activities
• Developing and monitoring project budgets and schedules to ensure profitability and timeliness of deliverables
• Preparing and reviewing NEPA documentation
• Coordinating community review and public involvement activities for PD&E projects
• Collaborating with others to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues
• Collecting a variety of statistical data and preparing reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use, tax base data, and occupancy rates
• Analyzing and interpreting data from traffic modeling software, geographic information systems, or associated databases
• Coordinating activities across multiple disciplines, both in-house and externally

Essential requirements are shown below:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning, economics, environmental science, geography, or a related field
• PE license in the state of Florida
• Five or more years of prior practical experience managing PD&E and transportation planning projects and supporting business development efforts
• Familiarity with NEPA and Florida PD&E project requirements
• Knowledge of AASHTO, FDOT, and municipal design criteria, standards, and plans preparation requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work and delivering presentations
• Ability to communicate technical and complex information and to work well with others
• Possess attention to detail, organizational skills, and a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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