Transportation Engineer

Transportation Engineer

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Las Cruces, NM

Reporting To: Alonzo Martinez

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 / year

Description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Transportation Engineer, you will be responsible for a variety of projects, taking ownership from start to finish.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Design and analysis of freeways, interstate highways, interchanges, urban and rural roadways, and shared-use trails

• Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of transportation projects

• Coordinate and work with a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects

• Lead a project team consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel involved in the design, modification, analysis, and constructability of water systems

• Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders

• Coordinate with office management and other project managers to share resources

• Assist in proposal preparation including oral presentations. Also prepare the scope, schedule, and budget for new projects

• Interface with clients including state and local agencies

• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction-related issues

• Prepare, review, and/or approve proposals, contracts, or cost estimates

• Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants, and clients

• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.

• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements

• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements

• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation

• Take ownership of projects from start to finish

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university

• 8+ years experience with plan preparation procedures and standards

• 8+ years experience in Transportation

• Professional Civil Engineering certification (P.E.)

• Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering

• Hydraulics and traffic experience is a plus

• Excellent written and oral communication skills Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices

• Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, staff, and management

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills

• A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goal

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Generous paid time off

• 401(k), with no vesting period

• Professional development opportunities including in-house training

• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status