Job Description

Are you an expert in Highway Design? Fisher Associates is looking for a skilled Project Engineer to be part of our dynamic Transportation Group. As a Highway Project Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in the design, construction, maintenance, and management of highways, roads, and transportation infrastructure. This position blends engineering expertise, project management, and problem-solving skills to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop preliminary and final design plans for new highway projects or improvements to existing infrastructure.
2. Provide technical expertise for specialized design tasks.
3. Perform and oversee the day-to-day technical design tasks associated with a project.

The primary function of this role is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

1. Complete work assignments related to highway design, drainage design, alignments, and other duties applicable to these projects.
2. Ensure designs adhere to safety standards, local regulations, and best practices.
3. Provide direction and oversight to internal design staff.
4. Coordinate and communicate effectively with clients, sub consultants, and regulatory approving agencies.
5. Serve as design contact with the client and other design professionals and contractors.
6. Attend project kickoff meetings.
7. Conduct routine project design meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and maintain accurate and complete project files.
8. Lead internal team by scheduling and conducting internal design meetings and reviewing the work of other technical staff assigned to the project.
9. Assist project manager with project presentations, proposed project schedules, and development tasks assigned by the Project Manager.
10. Develop creative and strategic design options that meet clients' goals.
11. Preliminary and final design, engineering systems coordination, and cost analysis.
12. Specification and materials research.
13. Maintain accurate records of project details, including design documents, progress reports, and budget information.

Requirements

Education & Experience

1. B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field (MS preferred).
2. 7+ years of transportation experience, highway engineering experience required.
3. Professional Engineering License required.
4. Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads software required.