Principal Project Engineer - Transportation Engineer

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California
R162742
Project/Program Management
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Job Description:

Senior Project Engineer – Road & Highway Infrastructure  -  San Diego , California

Opportunity :

  

Our Parsons San Diego   ,California office is now hiring for a Senior / Principal Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer  with demonstrated experience supporting road &  highway in California for Caltrans projects . You will perform a wide variety of engineering tasks for highway, rail, and transit projects from feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, and final design to report writing and development of construction contract documents.  Candidate may perform in a task lead capacity and take responsibility for delivering assignments.  Extensive experience with Caltrans projects in California is essential. Willingness to travel to supplier, client, or project site locations, is expected. This role will support primarily projects in San Diego County and City, and Southern California.

Core Responsibilities include:

  • Perform a variety of roadway engineering tasks such as geometric design, engineering analyses, and project plan development.
  • High level experience with Microstation and Autocad as well
  • Prepare engineering design plans, engineering computations, technical reports, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
  • Assist the project manager in executing and delivering project assignments.
  • Coordinate and communicate with internal team and external clients/agencies.
  • May plan, lead, and supervise lower level engineers on same assignments. 
  • Participate or project meetings as well as participate in site visits and field inspection as required.
  • Registered Civil Engineer (PE) in California with experience in delivering PA/ED and PS&E projects is highly desirable.
    ● In-depth understanding of Caltrans design procedures, deliverables, standards, and its application.
    ● Invested in developing and mentoring junior staff.
    ● Experienced in roadway geometrics design, construction details, contour grading, signing and striping design, retaining wall design, utility coordination, and construction cost estimates.
    ● Skilled in MicroStation V8i, InRoads V8i, and 3D modeling.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
  • Minimum 12 years or more of experience in roadway related fields.
  • California Professional Engineer (PE) registration is  desirable
  • Caltrans projects experience and knowledge of Caltrans standards, policies, and manuals.
  • Proficient in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
  • Strong written and oral communications skills.
  • Ability to apply advanced engineering techniques and practices as well as solve complex engineering problems.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$104,200.00 - $210,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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