Transportation Project Engineer

The Colorado Transportation team is a vibrant group, focused on delivering innovative solutions for today’s civic challenges throughout the US West. Building on each other’s talents, we collaborate across all disciplines to execute projects of all sizes and complexities – from roadway, traffic, structural, environmental, water, power, digital technologies, and more - to make our communities safer, more resilient, and exciting places to live and work.

We encourage our team to push the limits in an innovative and energetic environment, focusing on developing our team’s skillsets while advancing individual careers. We routinely engage with experts throughout North America, making the most of today’s technology and being the first to create new ones. With over 34,000 employees worldwide and more than 800 in Colorado, you will have access to global expertise while working alongside our close-knit regional team.

We’re driving the future of transportation infrastructure. This is a place to apply your passion and grow with endless opportunities to help advance communities, today and tomorrow. We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, bike, scooter, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

The role of a Project Engineer is to lead engineering teams on various-sized roadway projects. As a leader they will be responsible for preparing and sealing designs and ensuring the development and delivery of successful civil projects.

A Project Engineer will provide direct supervision; act as an advisor and be actively involved to meet schedules and resolve problems as they arise.

The Project Engineer will be responsible for managing the scope and integration of subconsultants and employees. It is also anticipated that the Project Engineer supports business development and the delivery of proposals.

Opportunity provides for a hybrid work environment. In office presence is expected [JS1] based on project needs, client meetings, and team collaboration. 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the review and sealing of roadway projects.
• Performs on technically complex projects and acts as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members on transportation-related projects.
• Liaise with clients, agencies, and others to obtain and determine project requirements and approvals.
• Assist Project Manager in the preparation of client proposals, reports and the development of project design elements including specifications, and estimates.
• Create detailed 3D roadway corridor models using computer-aided design software including AutoCAD Civil3D and MicroStation OpenRoads Designer.
• Utilize model-based design visualization software, such as InfraWorks, LumenRT, Concept Station, or Beyond Typicals, to support design development and client communications. Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project’s purpose and the client’s needs.
• Develop feasible design alternatives to be compared against significant project parameters such as site conditions, right-of-way requirements, utility conflicts, design standards, safety, environmental impacts, community input, and cost.
• Produce detailed, high-quality final design plans, specifications, and estimates in accordance with applicable procedures and standards.
• Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Develop and/or manage highway and roadway projects for CDOT or local governmental agencies.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrate recent experience developing highway and/or roadway projects for CDOT and/or local governmental agencies.
• Ability to lead design teams, manage projects, and check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Understands client expectations, budgeting, proposal writing, invoicing, and collecting accounts receivable.
• Technical leader in all relevant areas of design and understanding of various design methods.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft suite of Office 365 products.
• Ability to lead meetings with the client, design teams, and other agencies.
• Effective communicator and able to work with and lead teams.
• Proficient in relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation OpenRoads, and 3-D Modeling experience preferred.
• Ability to see the big picture of roadway projects.
• Understand or have experience in storm drain design, utility relocations, and traffic designs a plus.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (emphasis in Transportation preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado.  Additional licensure, or ability to acquire, within western US preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in roadway design or similar.
• Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.
• Project Management experience a plus.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee, and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. 

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range 2: US2.F.06 - Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas-$107,100.00 - $160,700.00 Annually

Pay Range 3: US3.F.06 - Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually