What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Engineer/Civil Engineer position at SearchForce?
Our client's Transportation & Municipal Engineering team is expanding, and we are seeking a Roadway/Roundabout Engineer to join them in their office located in Columbus, OH. We have some exciting projects in the pipeline, with more to come in the near future! Suitable candidates should possess excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and strong organizational skills.
Our client is a multidisciplinary firm that offers civil engineering, contracting, environmental, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying services. Our client's firm is dedicated to the professional growth of its employees and has developed programs for advancement, promotion, and ownership. We also have an incentivized REVITALIZE Wellness Program for maintaining healthy employee behavior. Our High5! Employee Recognition Program rewards support from fellow employees, while our VSR Social Responsibility Program allows us to volunteer with partner organizations on paid time. Our focus is on achieving our clients' objectives while fostering a positive environment for our most valuable asset – our employees. If you are interested in joining a firm that shares these values, we are thrilled to announce that we are expanding our team and we would love to have a conversation with you!
Here are some of the things we see you working on:
- Design and prepare engineering drawings using Bentley’s OpenRoads Designer for roadway and infrastructure improvement projects.
- Design horizontal and vertical alignments, open and closed drainage systems, and MOT analysis
and phasing. - Design ADA compliant facilities such as shared use paths, side paths, sidewalks, and curb ramps.
- Roundabout design.
- Perform quantity and cost estimate calculations.
- Prepare construction specifications.
- Perform preliminary engineering tasks such as traffic studies, intersection design studies, geometric studies and the development of project reports.
- Handle client relations as needed.
- Work closely with other V3 disciplines on multi-faceted projects.
- Continual development/expansion of cross-disciplinary understanding and design skills.
- Collaborate and gain experience and contribute to out-of-state projects.
Successful Backgrounds Could Include:
- Must be a degreed Civil Engineer.
- 5 years of related experience on projects for clients such as ODOT, County DOT, and local municipalities.
- Understanding of ODOT’s design process and standards.
- OpenRoads Designer Proficiency.
- Working knowledge of Civil 3D is a plus.
- Previous Roundabout design experience is a must
- PE license a plus
