Roadway Engineer, Transportation (2-5 years of experience)

Company: AVCON, INC.
Location: Orlando
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
As part of a design team, the primary responsibilities of the Engineer, Transportation/Roadway are to assist with the planning and design of a variety of large and small highway and multi-use trail engineering projects including geometric design of all classifications of roadways and right-of-way plans; storm drainage design; utilities; signing and marking; and erosion control design; assembly of City, County, and State permits; and provide engineering oversight during construction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS(may include but are not limited to):
+ Assists in the various design elements to complete a project, component, or system with other team members with clear and specific objectives involving conventional types of plans, surveys, investigations, structures, and/or equipment.
+ Assists in the preparation of complete project documentation to include plans, specifications, and engineer estimates including the collection, assembling, and organizing of project data.
+ Evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to project assignments; formulates and solves problems with guidance and direction.
+ Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work; works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects using time efficiently to stay within budget and deliver on time.
+ Assists in the preparation of project scopes, tasks, budgets, and schedules.
+ Assists with proposals including bid documents, project reports, studies, and other documentation.
+ Receives general direction on key objectives; receives guidance when necessary on unconventional or complex programs, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
+ Interacts and collaborates with clients, contractors, and other project team members.
+ Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments/project.
+ Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
+ Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
+ 2-5 years experience.
+ Working knowledge of AutoCAD, desired.
+ Working knowledge of MicroStation and Bentley GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite V8i.
+ Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS
+ Working knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation design requirements for roadway development and Federal/State funding.
+ Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and clients.
+ Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with minimal supervision.
+ Ability to maintain confidentially and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.
+ Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high-volume office environment under pressure of heavy deadlines.
+ Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
LICENSURE
+ Valid drivers license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.
+ Engineer in Training (EIT) with ability to obtain licensure within 36 months of hire.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.
ENVIRONMENT
Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an outdoor environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety glasses and shields, safety shoes, covers, and helmets/hoods.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Management reserves the right to make adjustments and/or assign or reassign any portion of this job description at any time with or without notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AVCONs employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Founded in 1988, AVCON, INC. (AVCON)is a Florida-based, full-service engineering and planning firm specializing in transportation, facilities, development, and aviation projects. As a growing firm, AVCON continually looks for talented engineers in the civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines. AVCON has a staff of over 80 professionals and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida with regional offices in Niceville, Florida and Charlotte, North Carolina. AVCON has been ranked as one of Central Floridas largest engineering firms by the Orlando Business Journal consecutively since 2007.
AVCONs projects include facility master plans; pavement evaluation and design; power distribution, building lighting, and electrical systems design; security and low-voltage electrical design; airfield lighting and navigational aids evaluation and design; airport hangar and terminal developments; traffic assessments and roadway design; utility coordination and design; drainage and stormwater improvements; residential and commercial site planning and design; HVAC, pluming, and fire protection design; and structural inspections and design.
AVCON prides itself on partnering with clients, colleagues, and peers in Transforming Todays Ideas into Tomorrows Reality.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that AVCON does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, AVCON will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, AVCON explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of AVCON.
Job LocationsUS-FL-Orlando
ID 1646
# of Openings 1
Category Engineering

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