Senior Project Engineer, Transportation

Sr. Project Engineer / Highway Engineer (Hybrid)
ms consultants, inc.
Akron, Cleveland, or Youngstown, Ohio

 

As ms consultants continues to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and talented Highway Engineer to join our team in our Northeastern, Ohio Transportation Group. The position will involve working directly with staff including engineers, technicians and administrative staff on development and execution of transportation related engineering projects. We provide engineering services for the largest interstate systems and local rural and urban roads. We are a family owned company where our talented traffic, highway, structural, and environmental planning engineers are more than just a number. Thriving communities, smarter cities, and a brighter future is what ms strives to meet each and every day.

 

About the Transportation Business Unit

The Transportation Business Unit provides transportation engineering services for all project types and scopes, from the largest interstate systems to local municipality roads. Some of the services provided include roadway and intersection design, corridor improvements, bridge replacement and rehabilitation, and environmental documentation. Our traffic, highway, structural, and environmental planning engineers work collaboratively to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and long-term transportation solutions.

 

What You'll Do:

The purpose of this position is to design complex interstate geometrics and local roads.  Depending on your experience and skill level you will have the opportunity to lead a design team.  There is opportunity for both immediate and long-term growth.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Perform roadway design and plan preparation for highway projects
• Lead quality review processes and perform plan technical internal review to ensure plan quality
• Provide feedback and mentorship to junior design staff
• Prepare or assist in the preparation and negotiation of fee proposals
• Prepare design schedules and construction cost estimates
• Deliver staged submittals, documents and projects on time, within budget and per the scope of services
• Recognize scope/contract changes and negotiate or assist in negotiation with the client to account for changes
• Participate in presentations to clients, demonstrating the Company's technical credentials and expertise
• Build and maintain relationships with clients

 

What You'll Bring:

We are looking for someone who has proven technical and personal skills that will thrive in a collaborative team environment. Additionally, we are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience in design and preparation of plans for interstate and local road/street projects (ODOT design experience preferred)
• Registered professional engineer (Ohio preferred)
• Understanding AASHTO and FHWA standards (ODOT experience preferred)
• Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer software
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Has the ability to collaborate as part of a team but also works well independently
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Prior successful project management experience and development of technical proposals is a plus
• Experience in a mentorship or management position is a plus

 

Educational Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Ohio or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.
• Road and highway design experience required

 

Why Choose ms consultants? 

We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.

As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire. Wherever you are in your pe