KPFF Consulting Engineers
Engineering
TransportationEngineer
“Transportation Engineer at KPFF Consulting Engineers. Skills: Transportation design, Roadway design, Civil engineering. Apply engineering principles to diverse projects. Develop project specific solutions drawing on best practices for transportation infrastructure projects”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure projects meet technical expectations and schedule milestones; Achieve successful project outcomes; Deliver thoughtful solutions that improve mobility and public infrastructure
Industry & Context.
Providing creative solutions; Designing innovative solutions; Develop project specific solutions
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table, Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working on a computer, reviewing plans, attending meetings, or conducting site visits, Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs., Occasionally visiting project and construction sites may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain, Traveling to project sites or client meetings, which may involve driving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Minimum 6 years of applicable transportation design experience, Professional Engineer in Oregon, MicroStation and Inroads and/or AutoCAD and Civil 3D proficiency, Effective communicator with excellent writing skills, Committed to technical excellence and meeting client needs, Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and priorities, Experience with transportation agencies in the Portland area, including PBOT, ODOT, and TriMet
What You'll Do.
Apply engineering principles to diverse projects
Develop project specific solutions drawing on best practices for transportation infrastructure projects
Design for city streets
bike and pedestrian facilities
Lead roadway design on assigned projects
and technical analyses
Ensure regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle
Assist in managing project tasks
Ensure efficient coordination of timelines
Provide design expertise
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with teams to develop project specific solutions; Working closely with Project Managers, clients, and multidisciplinary design teams; Collaborating closely with public agencies, transit authorities, contractors, and fellow engineers; Contributing to the development of staff
Communication Scope
Effective communicator with excellent writing skills; Coordinate and communicate directly with stakeholders, public agencies, and franchise and public utility companies; Actively listening to client needs; Providing clear communication
Process & Methodology
Assist in managing project tasks, Ensuring efficient coordination of timelines, budgets, and resources to achieve successful project outcomes
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