Description
A Waggoner Company, Sigma Consulting Group, Inc., one of Baton Rouge’s “Best Places to Work”, is looking for a Senior Transportation/Roadway Engineer in Lake Charles, Louisiana or Baton Rouge, Louisiana ! This is an amazing opportunity to join an incredible team as a collaborative transportation leader working closely with the team and leading game-changing projects!
About the job:
Location:
Ideal location is Lake Charles, LA . There is potential for remote work, but the primary emphasis is to have an office presence in the City of Lake Charles .
Position can be based in Baton Rouge with travel to Lake Charles as needed.
Summary/Objective:
To provide quality planning, design and technical assistance to management and other members of design team in delivering projects within budgetary and time constraints.
The Sr Transportation/Roadway Engineer will be working specifically on our projects with the City of Lake Charles . The blend of experience required to fulfill this position includes roadway design, project management, and business development. We are seeking a skilled designer/engineer with a track record of success in urban roadway design, project and team management, and serving as a client liaison as it relates to business development.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Performs engineering analysis and design (2D and 3D) for roadways, intersections, and related infrastructure, including new construction and rehabilitation.
- Understands and applies principles of roadway engineering in accordance with LaDOTD and local municipality design guidelines.
- Understands and applies principles of traffic signalization to design of roadway and intersection improvements.
- Performs analysis and design of stormwater management facilities for roadway drainage.
- Prepares construction plans, specifications, and contract documents for contracting and bidding of construction projects.
- Performs construction phase engineering, including periodic on-site reviews, in collaboration with Construction Services team.
- Maintains and documents written and verbal communications with clients throughout the development and completion of a project.
- Conducts project status review with project manager and team members, checking accuracy of work completed, and monitors timeliness of project completion.
- Prepares engineering studies and reports.
- Provides technical guidance and training to members of the project team.
- Prepares project design using sound engineering principles, engineering software and tools.
- Assists Project Manager in assuring quality control procedures are performed.
- Maintains responsibility for adherence to applicable codes.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Candidates will collaborate with engineering and CADD staff for plan production and report directly to the Area Manager.
Work Environment:
This job generally operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. May require long hours and some weekend work to meet project delivery schedules.
Travel:
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some projects may require more out-of-the-area and overnight travel.
About you:
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
- Required Licensures and Certifications
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Louisiana.
- Certifications applicable to civil engineering, transportation and roadway design and inspection desired.
Required Experience:
- A minimum of five to six years of roadway and related design experience is required.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the practice of engineering and the implementation of public works infrastructure projects.
- Design experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Bentley (Geopak and Inroads), and other DOT approved software is a plus
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Superior communication skills and in-depth knowledge of company products and operations.
About our benefits:
Sigma has made it a priority to create a positive atmosphere in the workplace.
We offer:
- Flexible Schedule
- Overtime Pay
- Profit Share Opportunities
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
- Company Contribution to 401(K)
- Section 125 Cafeteria Plan (Flexible Spending)
- Health & Life Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance