Tranportation Sr. Project Engineer (PE)

Mark Thomas is hiring Senior Project Engineers (PE) for our transportation team!  The ideal senior roadway candidate will have design knowledge and experience with local roads, complete streets, drainage, etc.   The role of a Senior Project Engineer is to take the lead and coordinate the necessary tasks required to complete multiple projects in conformity to scopes of work.  This will include the adherence to scope, budgets, and schedules.   In addition, the supervisory responsibilities are increasingly more critical in this position with a higher degree of training and guiding the development of more junior staff.  This role requires maintaining excellent communication with all levels of staff and all internal partners, departments, and sub-consultants who are part of the project team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads large project team to successful delivery of quality PS&E (plans, specifications, and estimate) packages.
• Completes small to medium size projects in accordance with engineering agreement to perform work for clients.
• Participates in project pursuits and interviews.
• Acts in responsible charge of engineering deliverables of small to medium size projects.
• Prepares client reports on an independent basis.
• Ensures that project teams functions as a cohesive group, well trained in project production & execution.
• Provides significant input to project proposals & client presentations.
• Maintains close attention to project work scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Performs quality control measures and audits quality control measures for compliance. 
• Communicates technical and promotional material to staff, clients, and sub-consultants effectively.
• Independently prepares project plans, specifications, estimates, calculate quantities, performs calculations, and prepares reports, and exhibits. 
• Provides QC support by following the appropriate procedures. 
• Provides support during construction phase, exhibiting an understanding of construction methodologies, techniques and associated working space.
• Provides ongoing training as directed or desired; participates in established internal training programs and development opportunities.
• Develops working relationships with outside contacts such as utilities, regulatory agencies, and sub-consultants as directed by supervisor.
• Actively engages in community and professional organizations.
• Provides ongoing training through the participation in established internal training programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, a master’s degree in engineering is a plus
• 6- 8 years progressively responsible relevant experience
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license required; or PE in another state with the ability to obtain CA Licensure within one year
• Proficient in MS Office, Teams, etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, etc.
• Knowledge of overall project deliverables (PSR, PAED, PS&E)
• Demonstrated proficiency knowledge of general engineering principals, statics, dynamics of structures and general engineering design
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction methods and techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic project management skills and tools
• Demonstrated ability to direct and delegate work assignments
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of unique and diverse people and personalities 
• Ability to prioritize tasks for a design team and manage a design team time to maximize efficiency

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

Mark Thomas offers a fantastic benefits and compensation package to include:

• Competitive salary and incentives include employee referral bonuses, certification and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives.
• 401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match.
• Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time.
• Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, long-term care insurance, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges.
• Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance.
• FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking.
• Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials.
• Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events.
• Budgeted time for training and career development.
• Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments.

* The offered base rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. 

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Mark Thomas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Mark Thomas welcomes all.