Bolton & Menk has great opportunity for a Transportation Design Engineer to join our Transportation Work Group in our Mankato location.
In this role you will work with project engineers and managers to complete transportation and traffic studies and designs, including corridor management plans, traffic signal and roadway lighting plans, geometric design, and design of transportation improvements. This role will also take on responsibilities to assist with Project Controls. You will be responsible for supporting project managers with pre-construction and construction scheduling using the Critical Path Method, cost estimating, risk registers, project management plans and other project management tools.
What You Will Be Doing:
Design:
- Complete preliminary layout and design of transportation improvement projects including highway, roadway and intersections, trails and sidewalk systems, and transit facilities
- Collect, analyze, and summarize transportation and related data as directed
- Research and prepare drafts of preliminary reports and traffic studies
- Prepare cost estimates
- Design traffic signals, roundabouts, and other intersection types
- Perform modeling
- Assist with the preparation of engineering plans, specifications and reports
- Perform effective technical writing and correspondence
- Travel periodically to work sites and other project related locations; perform construction observation and documentation of projects in the field
Project Controls:
- Reviews and prepares schedules for design, pre-design, letting and construction.
- Develops schedules for use in all areas of business lines and work closely with project management team in setting project goals and analyzing the status of projects.
- Interfaces the schedule with the project budget; monitor actual progress, compare to baseline, and report progress against the schedule.
- Supports schedule tracking functions by monitoring major milestone performance, updating scheduling tools, and analyzing variances.
- Participates with the project team as schedule advisor to ensure early identification of problem areas; support development of corrective action plans.
- Performs detailed review of contractor schedule submittals including baseline, monthly updates and impact schedules.
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited post-secondary institution
- Minimum (2) two years of experience in either infrastructure design and/or construction
- Must be capable of working in extended outdoor conditions and you must be physically capable of navigating rugged terrain for the purpose of performing the construction observation duties outlined above.
- Must have academic experience or on the job experience with Microstation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Must possess basic MS Office skills including Word and Excel.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and your own transportation. You will be reimbursed for business-related travel.
- Ability to actively listen to others for understanding of their needs and situations; ability to read, speak and write English clearly is required. This position interacts with City staff, City residents, contractors and sub-contractors.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer-In-Training Certification or other relevant certification (to allow Construction Management grad also)
- Prior transportation related scheduling experience utilizing Primavera P6
- Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software. (i.e. AutoCAD Civil3D, Microstation).
- Experience developing various cost estimates using construction estimating software
- Ability to obtain AACE International PSP or PMI certifications
- Contractor management experience in a profit/loss position
- Prior MnDOT experience in cost and schedule functions
WHY BOLTON & MENK?
Work with a creative and hardworking team, who believe in client satisfaction and building relationships. For over 70 years Bolton & Menk, Inc. has served public and private clients with comprehensive planning, design and construction engineering and surveying services. The employees at Bolton & Menk are seeking hard working and ambitious co-workers to join us to deliver tomorrow’s leading infrastructure projects. Bolton & Menk is employee-owned, is ranked among ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms and is a Top 150 Workplace in Minnesota. With over 550 employees and 22 offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and North Carolina there are always new challenges and career development opportunities available.
OUR BENEFITS
At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules and career development opportunities. Learn more here:https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers
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We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no walk ins, applicants must apply online.
Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
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