Finding the right fit:

Ayres is seeking a confident and skilled design engineer to be a key contributor in the delivery of transportation related projects for our many public and private clients. As a transportation design engineer within Ayres, you will have the opportunity to work with highly experienced roadway drainage, structure, traffic, and construction project managers and engineering staff working on a wide variety of projects ranging from two-lane rural roadways to complex system interchanges. You will also be supported by your supervisor as well as upper management to help ensure as much success as possible.
On any given day, you’ll:

• Collaborate with a design team to discuss project objectives, challenges and identify design strategies to provide our clients with smart, creative solutions.
• Perform the geometric design and other design tasks for roadway improvement projects in conformance with applicable design standards, Ayres quality standards, and requirements of the contract.
• Prepare final plans, specifications and estimates.
• Assist or take the lead in the preparation of various design reports.
• Participate in regular group meetings to review and coordinate project schedules and deliverables.
• Mentor less experienced staff.
• Review work performed by others for quality control purposes.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with fellow co-workers within the company.
• Participate in office-wide, social events.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Florida, or ability to attain within first six months.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience after completion of undergraduate degree.
• Experience and proficient with transportation design software including FDOT, AutoCad/Civil 3D or MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and other engineering software.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Enthusiastic focus and interest in the use of roadway design software for the development and delivery of creative design solutions and quality final deliverables.
• Experience and knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation design process.
• An interest and willingness to be challenged to allow for consistent personal development and growth.
• Passion to build the Ayres Associates brand at professional meetings/conferences locally, statewide, and potentially nationally.
• Experience with 3D Roadway modeling is a plus.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:

• Health/dental/vision insurance offering affordable plans with flexible coverage options
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Development
• Paid membership dues to professional organizations
• Paid licensing exam/prep course for professional certification
• Encourage/reimburse for professional registrations and certifications.
• Work/Life Balance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays [including two floating holidays]
• Flexible work schedules
• Financial
• Flexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Social
• Peer recognition program and mentor programs
• Young Professionals [YP] networking groups
• Sporting events, dragon boat races, annual parties, summer picnics, and more!

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, People with Disabilities