Senior Civil/Highway Engineer

Company: HDR
Location: White Plains
Posted on: January 13, 2020

Job Description:

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.Primary ResponsibilitiesHDR NY Transportation Business Group is seeking to hire a Senior Civil/Highway Engineer to work Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build Projects. The primary duties of the Senior Civil/Highway Engineer will include producing design criteria, design plans, design calculations, cost estimates and specifications for highway and site/civil projects. The Senior Civil/Highway Engineer will be leading or be part of a team completing the necessary analysis, design, and calculations required for project. It is expected that the candidate be a team player ready to lead and work in a collaborative environment and grow the technical performance of the NY/NJ Civil/Highway Section. The Senior Civil/Highway Engineer shall be familiar with both local and national codes, standards, and specifications. The Senior Civil/Highway Engineer shall also have experience managing projects and teams which includes managing project scope, schedule, staffing, and budget.In the role of Senior Civil/Highway Engineer, well count on you to: Perform as a Deputy Project Manager, Project Engineer or task leader to independently lead and manage conducting analyses, developing design solutions, and preparing design drawings, calculations, cost estimates and specifications for highway and/or site/civil engineering projects. Project may include local roadway/highway design, hydraulic/hydrologic analysis, storm/sanitary sewer design, site grading, preparation of stormwater pollution prevention plans including design of post-construction stormwater management and sediment and erosion controls, utility design, permitting, and coordinating with regulatory agencies and other design disciplines. Coordinate with all disciplines (bridge, traffic, geotechnical, landscaping, environmental and architecture) involved in projects. Interact with clients on a regular basis to produce deliverables according to the scope, schedule and budget. Coordinate with regulatory agencies and private utilities including NYSDEC, NYCDEP, ConEd, Verizon, etc. Perform detailed checks and/or quality control reviews of the design work being performed by other members of the design team. Work independently on technical engineering projects or be part of a larger design team on technical projects. Provide technical mentorship and development to younger staff. Represent HDR at industry technical seminars. Support Project Managers in tracking scope, schedule, staffing, budget, etc. Work with Program Manager and Client Managers on proposals and business development.Keyword(s): Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Highway Engineer, job #156461,*LI-MP1 Qualifications Required Qualifications BS in Engineering Professional Engineering (PE) License. Or must obtain NY within 6 months of hiring. 8+ years of experience in all aspects of highway, roadway and/or site civil engineering design. Experience with Microstation/InRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autoturn or other transportation design software packages is required. NYSDOT, NYSTA, NYCDOT, NYCDDC or PANYNJ experience is strongly preferred. Microsoft Office experience required. Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must. Candidates who reside locally in the metro CT/NY/NJ area are preferred. Position can be based in NYC or White Plains, NY.Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineering (PE) License in the state of NY and/or NJ. Experience leading a design team and tasks. Strong preference given to local candidates with local experience. Masters degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering

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