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Transportation Engineer

Matrix Design Group • Colorado Springs, CO • $65k - $85k / year • 3w ago

Matrix has been named a Zweig Group 2024 Best Firm to Work For and a 2024 Hot Firm!

Matrix Design Group, Inc., an employee-owned planning, engineering, and environmental consulting firm is actively seeking a Transportation Engineer. The position will be filled in our Colorado Springs or Denver offices. As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence.

About Matrix: As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence. Our strengths of service, innovation, and skill are a result of that belief. We have a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere and offer a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; holiday, vacation, and sick leave; training and education; 401(k) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Matrix employees are encouraged to participate in employee wellness programs, social committees, and community outreach programs. We strive to employ highly motivated people with excellent communication and applied critical thinking skills who desire to advance their talents and skills.

Salary Range: $ 65,000 to $85,000. Salary will be dependent upon experience.

Summary:The Transportation Engineer will assist in managing transportation projects while leading the design of the associated roadway and traffic improvements. This role includes overseeing a team of engineers and other professionals to ensure the successful completion of projects, ensuring quality and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations. The Transportation Engineer will also play a role in the development of proposals for new transportation and municipal work.

Essential Functions:

Technical Expertise: Provide technical expertise and guidance in the development of roadway designs, including geometric design, pavement design, drainage systems, traffic engineering, and environmental considerations.
Project Management: Lead roadway design projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
Design and Drafting: Oversee and perform complex design and drafting of roadway and highway projects using software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other design tools.
Quality Assurance: Ensure quality assurance and quality control processes are implemented and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
Compliance: Ensure that all designs comply with relevant local, state, and federal regulations, standards, and codes.
Coordination: Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and other team members, including surveyors, environmental scientists, and construction personnel, to ensure project requirements are met.
Documentation: Prepare and review project documentation, including design calculations, project specifications, technical reports, and construction documents.
Mentorship: Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and other team members, fostering professional development and growth.
Client Interaction: Maintain strong relationships with clients, presenting project updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring client satisfaction.
Site Visits: Conduct site visits and inspections as required to gather data, oversee construction progress, and ensure compliance with design specifications.
Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and implement continuous improvement initiatives within the team.

Competencies:

Ability to take and provide direction and work independently as well as effectively collaborate with teams
Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external partners including clients, sub consultants, and utility companies
Experience preparing final design plans, specifications and construction cost estimates
Good problem solving and technical writing skills
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Attention to detail and ability to complete diverse assignments

Education and Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
Experience: 5-10 years of experience in transportation engineering, with a focus on civil engineering and roadway geometric design.
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other relevant tools. In-depth knowledge of roadway design principles, standards, and best practices.
Licenses: Professional Engineer (PE) license required in Colorado (or ability to obtain).
Valid driver's license, in conjunction with successfully passing the Company’s MVR

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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