Civil Engineer | Transportation & Roadway Design

Additional Locations: Sharon Center, OH & NE Ohio

Primary Locations: OH, Kent, 295 S. Water Street, 3rd Floor, 44240 

Requisition ID: 197513

Position Overview

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Civil Engineer to our passionate team of Transportation and Roadway Engineering professionals.  Responsible for the design of roadway engineering projects involving geometric, hydraulic, pavement, intersection, lighting, and traffic design. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Must be client-focused and team-oriented.
2. Must have a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
3. Must have good time management skills and be able to manage multiple projects at any given time.
4. Assist in the entitlement process with conceptual and preliminary layouts.
5. Assist in the planning and design of roadway engineering projects involving geometric, hydraulic, pavement, intersection, lighting, and traffic design. Strong understanding of ODOT and local regulations.
6. Preparation of design calculations including roadway management plans per local, state and federal regulations.
7. Preparation of signalization studies and experience with noncomplex and complex roadway design.
8. Preparation of contract documents including project specifications and quantity/ cost estimates. 
9. Preparation of as-built plans for final project approvals.
10. Assist in managing projects through local, county, state, and federal permitting and compliance with other regulatory requirements

Competencies

1. Problem Solving/Analysis.

• Ability to make independent decisions based on sound engineering judgment and experience.
• Ability to apply knowledge to a variety of assignments.

2. Technical Capacity.

• Experience with stormwater regulations and practices
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with MicroStation.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Design is a plus.
• Noncomplex roadway design experience. Complex roadway design is a plus.

3. Communication Proficiency.

• Ability to guide junior-level staff on objectives, critical issues, and concepts.
• Ability to interact with internal staff, reviewing agencies and customers as needed on project-related issues.

4. Collaboration Skills.

• Will consult with superiors on unique, unusual problems and developments
• As experience expands, will play a role in collaborating on new or improved techniques and procedures on complex projects and assignments.

Duties

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Hours can be flexible based on circumstances. There may be a requirement for overtime based on workload.
Travel
No overnight travel is anticipated for this position. Some occasional local day travel may be necessary.
Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
2. Minimum 3 - 5+ years of roadway design experience
3. Understanding and implementation experience of ODOT and/or local standards
4. AutoCAD Civil 3D experience required 
5. MicroStation and OpenRoads Design experience preferred
6. Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification, is required. (PE) Certification is preferred. 
7. Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 
 

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program:  Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and for