Transportation Design Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Position Description:

Transportation, Design Engineer for WSB LLC, Burnsville, MN. Design and coordinate roadway, drainage, and utility projects for our public and private clients; Collaborate with other groups/disciplines within the company to deliver top quality projects and unparalleled service to our clients; Design calculations, quantity and cost estimates, and plan preparation; Compile, write, and edit quality technical reports, feasibility reports, letters, memos and specifications for projects; Prepare, read and understand state Department of Transportation construction plans, specifications, and technical documents; Draft proposals, project budgets and schedules, planning activities, and public involvement and other presentation opportunities; Oversee the work of EITs or Technicians; Plan, direct, and coordinate project activities to ensure that projects are delivered within prescribed time frames and budgets; Develop engineering estimates on projects through data collection and analysis; Communicate regularly with the client, project schedule and budget oversight and subconsultant coordination; Reference design standards to incorporate into project development, including ADA modeling for pedestrian ramp compliance; Draft design memos to county and state level clients, including leading review meetings with clients; Develop exhibits and analyze alternatives during predesign to finalize the overall project concept; Develop, update, and review roadway models with Open Roads Designer; Participate in community open houses providing updates on projects to community members, including presenting detailed plan updates and responding to community questions and concerns; Design software packages, including Microstation Open Roads Designer, AutoTurn, Concept Station, ProjectWise, and/or HydroCAD; Create, update, and review 3D models based on proposed geometry, profiles and geometry. Position is based out of WSB’s offices in Burnsville MN, but allows for the option to work from a home office in the Burnsville MN metropolitan area. In office work with flexibility to work from home in a hybrid schedule up to 2 days per week.

Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering degree, plus 3 years   of experience as a Transportation Engineer or related occupation in transportation engineering. Must possess a Minnesota Professional Engineer (PE) license, or be able to obtain Minnesota PE license within 6 months of hire.

Must possess 3 years of experience in the following: Preparing state Department of Transportation construction plans, specifications, and technical documents; Developing engineering estimates on projects through data collection and analysis; Incorporating design standards into project development, including ADA modeling for pedestrian ramp compliance; Drafting design memos to county and state level clients; Developing exhibits and analyzing alternatives during predesign to finalize the overall project concept; Developing, updating, and reviewing roadway models with Open Roads Designer; Participating in community open houses providing updates on projects to community members, including presenting detailed plan updates and responding to community questions and concerns; and Designing software packages, including Microstation Open Roads Designer, AutoTurn, Concept Station, ProjectWise, and/or HydroCAD.

Who is WSB:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave. 

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com.            

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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