Civil Engineer - Highways

Job Type

Full-time

Description

KS Engineers, P.C. (KSE) is a mid-size engineering and construction management firm ranking in the ENR Top 500 for design and ENR Top 100 for construction management. We are headquartered in Newark, NJ, with regional offices in New York City and Newburgh, NY; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA; Mount Laurel and Mount Arlington, NJ; and Rocky Hill, CT. The firm provides engineering, construction management, and land surveying services to both public and private sector clients. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KS Engineers, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position: Civil Engineer - Highways

Reports to: Department Manager – Civil

General Qualities

• Strong verbal and written skills are preferred.
• Can accomplish assigned tasks independently with guidance from their supervisor.
• Capable of developing solutions to problems.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Highway design including horizontal and vertical alignment design, grading, roadway storm water management, maintenance and protection of traffic, signing and striping, utility relocation, and erosion and sediment control design.
• Preparation of associated calculations, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Preparation of Specifications. Drafting technical specifications in accordance with DOT and project-specific requirements to support contract documents
• Preparation of quantity calculations and construction cost estimates. Conducting precise quantity take-offs and develop construction cost estimates to support budgeting, bidding, and funding applications.
• Working on, and leading, design teams in all aspects of a given project to develop detailed design documents for construction plans.
• Plan preparation using AutoCAD or MicroStation. Creating and editing engineering plans and drawings using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation for submission to clients, agencies, and contractors.
• Field work including investigations, data collection, sign and roadway infrastructure inventory collection.
  
  

Administrative Responsibilities

• Familiar with all company policies and procedures and verifies implementation and compliance.
  
  

Requirements

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited institute of higher learning.
  
  

Experience

• Professional Engineer’s License in NY or NJ
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil/site or transportation engineering.
• Qualified candidates should be experienced with highway design.
• Familiarity with NYSDOT or NJDOT agency standards and protocols is a plus.
  
  

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.

Salary Description

$90,000 - $110,000 per annum