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Transportation Design Engineer (Engineer 3)

DOWL

Juneau, AK

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
3D Design, 3D Modeling, Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Budgeting, Business Support, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Estimates, Construction Planning, Consulting, Cost Estimates, Customer Relations, Design Document, Driver's License, Industry Standards, Land Development, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Prepare Correspondence, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Regulations, Resolve Customer Issues, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, Transportation and Traffic Design
LOCATION
Juneau, AK
POSTED
2 days ago
Description



Why DOWL?



DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.



Transportation Planning and Design



Join our dynamic team of transportation planners and designers dedicated to creating innovative, practical solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility. Collaborating closely with our traffic engineers, you'll help develop and implement roadway improvements that solve immediate traffic challenges while supporting long-term community goals. If you're passionate about shaping smarter, safer transportation systems, we’d love you to be a part of our team!



Summary



The Transportation Design Engineer is responsible for performing moderate to advanced levels of engineering calculations, alternatives analysis, design and drafting for a variety of transportation projects including sidewalks, bike paths, local roadways, intersections, highways, freeways, and other transportation facilities. Duties may include site visits, CAD mark-ups and drafting, geometric roadway layout and design, performing 3D corridor modeling, writing project specifications and technical reports, calculating construction quantities, estimating construction costs, coordinating with clients and stakeholders, and preparing project correspondence. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, desire to learn new design concepts, and have great organizational and communication skills. A successful Transportation Design Engineer should demonstrate proficiency with design and drafting fundamentals in at least one software platform, be able to quickly learn and apply new 2D and 3D design concepts quickly with limited oversight, and mentor others with less experience. A successful employee is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.



Job Responsibilities and Duties



To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Software





+ Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient



+ Market Sector Software (AutoCAD C3D) - Developing



+ Market Sector Software (Microstation Connect and OpenRoads) - Developing (if applicable)



+ 3D design and visualizations (e.g., Revit, Infraworks) - Basic (if applicable)



+ Task Specific (e.g., AutoTurn, GuideSign)





Technical Expertise





+ Intermediate understanding of technical fundamentals



+ Performs moderately complex design tasks independently



+ Effectively divides projects into individual tasks



+ Leads technical effort on small projects



+ Performs quality control technical checking of basic deliverables



+ Reviews, interprets, and employs appropriate design guidance from technical memos and reports





Teamwork



Team player who is able to follow on large, complex projects and lead a small team on simple tasks. Anticipates the needs of other technical disciplines and takes responsibility for their results.



Project Delivery



Produces the following independently:





+ Technical reports and memos



+ Specifications



+ Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates



+ Design documents and construction plans



+ Exhibits





Understanding Budget and Schedule



Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects.



Industry Standards and Regulations



Proficiently selects from and employs the following design codes:





+ AASHTO and FHWA - Advanced



+ Local Client - Advanced





Client Interaction



Frequent client communications. Resolves issues on small projects. Attends client meetings



and consistently uses situationally appropriate communication tools (e.g., email versus phone versus in-person).



Other



Other duties as assigned.



Level of Work/Accountability



Performs moderate to advanced levels of technical work on larger and more complex projects as assigned by the market sector. Operates with a moderate level of autonomy. May assist with some assistant project management tasks.



Education and/or Experience





+ Bachelor's Degree required



+ Years of experience required: 4 years



+ Years of experience required with advanced degree: 3 years





Certificates, Licenses, Registrations





+ PE required



+ Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes





Physical Demands and Work Environment



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



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