Senior Engineer - Highway

Job Description

As an experienced and motivated Senior Engineer - Highway joining Kleinfelder's Delaware Highway/Transportation Design team, you will assist in maintaining existing and building new client relationships. You will have the opportunity to work on multiple design projects and assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction. Projects will range from small transportation enhancement, trails or PAR sidewalk projects to large highway projects. Highway projects will range from intersection improvements to road widenings and large interchange projects. This is an in-office position based in either our Dover or New Castle, DE offices. The opportunity for a hybrid work schedule may be available after six months of employment.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the designs of multiple highway and transportation projects.
2. Lead Highway Engineer role on larger transportation projects.
3. Supervise design staff across offices on assigned projects and provide quality assurance for meeting design criteria and regulatory requirements.
4. Develop or assist in the development of project design fees and project budgets.
5. Responsible for coordination with clients, subconsultants and other government and regulatory agencies.
6. Occasionally travel to project/client sites to complete tasks or attend meetings.
7. Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. BSCE from ABET accredited engineering program.
2. Minimum of 10 years of experience in highway and transportation design.
3. Registered Professional Engineer preferred.
4. Candidates must be capable of working on multiple projects in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
5. Ability to lead others on projects and facilitate teamwork.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must.
7. A working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction permitting regulations is required.
8. Applicant must have a general understanding of design and plan preparation using MicroStation.
9. Proficiency in MS office suite.
10. Valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving practices.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity.

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee.