Location: Seattle, WA
Company: Kpff Consulting Engineers
with a passion for engineering excellence and experience delivering complex roadway and transportation improvements on design-build projects. This position will provide the opportunity to work with a variety of clients and contractors delivering diverse public works infrastructure projects including fish passages and major transportation improvements.
We frequently function as prime consultant and are tasked with solving unusual, multi-discipline challenges that require an innovative and team-oriented approach. Key Responsibilities (or) Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Act as a senior roadway engineer or roadway discipline as needed to deliver Design-Build Projects Lead highway
and civil design tasks, coaching and mentoring a team of junior staff Lead and produce civil design plans and specifications for roadway projects including: roadway alignment and profiles, sections, grading and paving, stormwater, wet utility plans, signing/striping and maintenance of traffic Oversee/create surface models using Micro Station and In Roads/Open Roads Create preliminary design concepts and alternatives for roadway, highway and other features to support cost estimating Support project communications and lead technical meetings, provide coordination to resolve design issues Participate in interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are compatible among
disciplines Provide construction support and provide guidance to support consultants including geotechnical, electrical/comm.
and ITS. Conduct site visits and prepare reports with documenting findings Prepare project proposals, interface and coordinate with clients Work independently and occasionally co-locate with Contractors to accomplish design work Ability and proficiency to lead a team of engineers and drafters to achieve common goals and schedules as a key member of a collaborative team Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team of engineers Willingness to work on a variety of projects Ability to work dynamically with clients and project team members Example of Projects: Design-Build Transportation Infrastructure Road and Highway Design Fish Passage/Culvert Replacement Projects Railway Infrastructure Basic Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of civil design experience with a PE in the State of Washington or ability to get reciprocity B.
S. or M. S. in Civil Engineering Advanced Micro Station, In Roads, and Open Roads design experience is required. Arc GIS, Auto CAD, Civil3D and other engineering design software proficiency is a plus Working knowledge of AASHTO, A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 7th Edition, Working knowledge of USDOT/FHWA, MUTCD for Streets and Highways, 2009 Edition, Working knowledge of AASHTO, Roadside Design Guide, 4th Edition, Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point Strong knowledge of construction means, methods and techniques Experience and ability to prepare roadway/transportation design documents and specifications is required Must have strong written/verbal communication skills Familiarity with WSDOT Standard Plans and Standard Specifications and Design Manual An appreciation for the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.
DEI is an important component of the KPFF environment. We are looking for people who are eager to contribute to our on-going pursuit of a culture that embraces our employee's differences, strengths, interests, and backgrounds. With over 1,300 employees nationwide, KPFFis an engineering-focused company that is organized around the philosophy that great people thrive in an environment that enables freedom and independence while also providing the necessary amount of accountability and support. Trust and excellence are foundational values for our company.
Our non-bureaucratic approach depends on passionate, trustworthy people who are dedicated to excellence in everything they do. We focus on long term stability and prudent growth by building lasting relationships, maintaining an excellent reputation, helping improve our profession, helping our clients to succeed, and providing increasing opportunities for the great people that make up KPFF. KPFF Special Projects - We have recognized that there are specialized issues associated with development of certain projects, which require unique management and technical skills. The KPFF Special Projects Group was established to directly address these concerns with a unique combination of focused dedication to successful delivery via specialized project managers, a highly qualified technical staff, and a predisposition to think and act innovatively.
Special Projects has offices located in Seattle & Tacoma, WA and Long Beach, CA, with a total staff size of 120+ people. Our work generally leans toward heavy civil, transportation, rail, bridge, industrial and waterfront infrastructure throughout the US. We are frequently tasked with solving unusual, multi-discipline challenges that require an innovative and team-oriented approach.
We also like to have fun and give back to our community! Social events and community outreach activities are an important part of who we are and help to strengthen our relationships. BENEFITS Benefits include medical, dental (option), life insurance, short-and long-term disability insurance, paid family leave, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, a subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass (Seattle office) and paid jury duty. We also provide an excellent 401K retirement savings plan with employer contributions. Additionally, KPFF provides a bonus program for its employees based upon the profitability of their Reporting Center and contributions of the employee to its success.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and a letter of interest by clicking on the " Apply" button below. Resumes sent elsewhere will not be considered. KPFF Consulting Engineers is committed to recruiting and employing qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, interaction, interactionual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.
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