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Transportation Project Engineer

Charleston, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Oct 2024

About the role

A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc.,(AMT)is an ENR 500 A/E firm providing services in the disciplines of civil engineering, construction management and inspection, traffic and transportation design, water and wastewater systems, environmental and water resources, and landscape architecture. AMT is seeking a Transportation Engineer, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, to join the transportation team in our Charleston, SC office. This position will support a variety of projects which may involve collection of data, existing condition and alternative analysis evaluation for engineering reports, development of horizontal and vertical alignments, performing cross section and superelevation design, roadside barrier design, ADA curb ramp design, roadway modeling, and providing design support for erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management plans, right-of-way plans, utility relocation plans, permit application drawings, and traffic signal design and traffic engineering related plans
This position offers a competitive salary and benefits along with the opportunity for significant challenges and rewards. In addition to supporting projects in the Charleston, SC office, the candidate may be involved with other AMT offices and project opportunities.
We provide an Excellent Work / Life Balance and an opportunity to work Hybrid (Combination of Office and Remote). 2-3 days in the office is expected with flexibility to work remotely other days.

Qualifications

BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution;
Minimum 3 years relevant experience;
Knowledge of civil engineering design and construction surveying concepts required;
Experience performing design for roadway transportation projects required, including cost estimating, specifications and highway plans for construction bid packages;
Experience with State and Federal transportation design standards required; South Carolina design procedures and standards a plus; Prior work experience with Municipal and State DOTs preferred, prior work with SCDOT and/or other South Carolina localities a plus;
Experience in the following a plus: Advanced intersection and roadway corridor modeling; AutoCad and/or Civil3D; GIS applications such as ArcGIS or Google Earth; SignCAD, AutoTurn, and/or ASTA project scheduling; Experience with MS Office products including Word and Excel; Excellent oral and written communication skills; and Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, project managers, supervisors, and other team members

Why Join AMT?
At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 68 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization – values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee-owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into over 500 sets of dedicated hands.
The AMT Difference
Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork. leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth.
Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company’s stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture. To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry.
Competitive Benefit Package
To strengthen and support its employees, its greatest asset, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry. With AMT, you will get:
• Tiered medical coverage• Dental/Vision• 401(k)• Short- and long-term disability• College savings plan• Life insurance• Paid time off• Holidays• Training/Certifications