Senior Civil Roadway Engineer

About the Role 

The Engineering Department at AKRF is seeking a Senior Civil Roadway Engineer to be based out of New York City, NY. This individual will serve a key function in the design of public roadway and infrastructure projects for our broad range of New York City and State agency clients. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help AKRF shape the future of New York. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Lead and/or support design and production of plans, specifications, and deliverables of capital improvement projects for roadway, drainage, and utility infrastructure in New York City.
• Support project management responsibilities including managing discrete tasks, project schedule and budget.  
• Support preparation of proposals for pursuit of new opportunities. 
• Provide direction, delegation, mentoring, and training to staff engineers.
• Day-to-day project communication and coordination with team members.

Essential Requirements:

• 7-12 years’ experience.
• Min. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Strongly prefer NYS PE (or the ability to obtain the PE licensure within 6-12 months of hire).  
• Experience with NYCDDC and NYCDOT strongly preferred
• Experience with NYSDOT, NYCEDC, NYCDEP, PANYNJ and/or MTA a plus
• Strong technical knowledge of roadway design including alignments, grading and drainage, utility relocation, water main, sewer, traffic signals, street lighting, and MPT/construction phasing
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Microstation / OpenRoads a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Superior attention to detail and organizational ability 

Compensation 

Compensation will range from $95 to $135K, and commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative. Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day.

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning planning, engineering, and environmental projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.

What we Offer 

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Charitable donation match
• Transit/parking program

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.