What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Engineer position at Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP?
At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 100 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure that improve our world!
We are seeking a highly motivated Highway Engineer with a strong technical background to join our growing team in Austin, Texas Candidates must have excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills and have the ability to be highly responsive to clients. A candidate’s experience in, or a strong desire to develop oversight, mentorship, and staff management support skills is a bonus.
Responsibilities:
The Highway Engineering will work on a variety of transportation related projects within Texas, with the potential to work on projects nationally. The Highway Engineer will participate in the development of roadway alignments, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, roadside evaluation and design, maintenance of traffic design, preparation of construction plans, specifications, cost estimates and the development of technical reports. Project assignments can range from small-scale intersection improvements to complex interchange and corridor projects. The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting Senior Project Engineers in a variety of tasks as well as managing projects.
Requirements:
The successful applicant must possess the following:
- 4-9 years of experience in the design of transportation projects
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer license, preferably in Texas
- Strong knowledge of AASHTO guidelines; knowledge of TXDOT specifications, policies, and procedures preferred
- Experience designing roadway projects and preparing contract documents in accordance with TXDOT policies and procedures preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments.
- Experience with design software tools such as MicroStation, InRoads, and OpenRoads preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, Outlook)
- Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
- Willingness to continue to learn and grow technically and professionally within the company
- Openness to utilizing and developing new technologies and approaches for performing work
Benefits:
WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
- Flexible work schedule options
- Competitive salary
- Leave accrual and paid holidays
- Healthcare benefits
- Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental and maternity leave benefits
WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
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