What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Project Engineer/Project Manager (PE) position at Keller Associates?
We are on the lookout for individuals who thrive in the collaborative spirit of engineering, where their efforts are appreciated, and excellence is recognized. Join our dynamic team where you can play a crucial role in creating a meaningful and long-lasting influence on the communities we serve. Apply now for our Transportation Project Manager / Project Engineer (PE) opportunity based in our Bend, Oregon office. This opportunity is also available for those who live close to any of our office locations.
Job Summary:
The Transportation Project Manager / Project Engineer (PE) will work closely with other engineers, technical specialists, and clients to successfully deliver innovative solutions for complex transportation infrastructure challenges. This is an exciting growth opportunity for a motivated person ready to take the next step in their career and contribute to our growing operations.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Using local or AASHTO standards, oversee horizontal and vertical alignment, roadway sections, intersection layout and sight distance determination, interchange layout, utility plans, traffic control plans, signing and striping, roadway drainage including hydraulic reports, and right-of-way plans
- Conduct planning studies, modeling, and hydraulic calculations
- Develop plans and specifications
- Prepare Preliminary Engineering Reports
- Provide support for project bidding and construction administration
- Mentor junior-level staff
- Actively participate in business development, lead generation, and contribute to proposals, presentations, and other marketing documents
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent project management skills and superb attention to detail
- Ability to support contract negotiation and execution
- Comfortable developing project fees and estimates
- Demonstrated success managing aggressive project schedules
- Able to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
- Capable of working as part of a team or independently
- Ability to work successfully with experts in multiple disciplines with a range of approaches
- Proficient with applicable software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, BlueBeam, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microstation or other design software as appropriate and have the ability to participate in design and plan development
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Five or more years of relevant professional experience
- Current Professional Engineer licensure in Nevada, Oregon, and/or Idaho or ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire
Benefits:
- Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company paid life insurance with option to buy up
- Salary Advantage Program
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k match program & access to asset management services
- Year-end bonus
- Costco membership
- Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell back program
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid day of community service
We are a mid-sized consulting firm providing water, wastewater, civil, transportation, and structural engineering services throughout the West including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. We provide client-focused solutions in surface water, water and wastewater engineering, as well as transportation planning, roadway, bridges and vertical structures, site civil design, construction management, electrical, controls, and surveying. Our clients include federal, state, and local agencies as well as small and medium sized cities. Our work is never boring and always influences the communities we serve. We take joy in everything we do – from work to play – our staff finds ways to be more human and balanced.
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Keller Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.