Project Engineer

Company: Jobleads
Location: Spartanburg
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

** This position is a regular, full-time position that is temporarily a remote position. The position is to work with our southeast engineering group and be based out of the Spartanburg Office. ** Are you fascinated by the built environment? Are you passionate about sustainability and the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make communities more livable? Would you enjoy working on a variety of projects with unique challenges and requirements in communities across North America? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team as a Project Engineer in our Southeast Headquarters Office in Spartanburg, SC. Why Join Toole Design Group? At Toole Design, we're working to create vibrant, equitable, multimodal transportation solutions for people of all ages and abilities. Our staff of 200+ engineering, landscape architecture, and planning professionals are passionate about making a difference in communities large and small. The pace is fast, our team is creative and dynamic, and you will collaborate across disciplines with colleagues on transformative projects throughout the Southeast and across North America. As an engineer, the projects you envision will get built! You will contribute to projects, lead analysis, develop concept designs and construction documents, work directly with our clients, represent Toole Design in project and stakeholder meetings, and reinforce our reputation as trusted experts. You will work alongside and support senior engineers by independently managing tasks inclusive of all stages of project development and client relations. You'll work with other engineers, landscape architects, and urban designers on our team to create sustainable transportation infrastructure in a wide range of contexts from complex roadways and streetscapes in urban settings, to signature trail projects that highlight and enhance the natural environment. You'll also be a part of interdisciplinary teams and work with our planners and urban designers to deliver a variety of exciting project types focused on making places and travel experiences better for everyone, including local, regional, and state-wide active transportation plans, Vision Zero plans, and Safe Routes to School plans. In an industry that is constantly changing, you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing real solutions. Toole Design is a committed to building a diverse and welcoming team. We have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and build better, more inclusive communities. We are an equal opportunity, woman-owned business. We're proud that about half of our managers are female and are committed to achieving racial diversity in our leadership as well. No matter what your background is - we encourage you to apply for this position. About our Spartanburg Office This is an opportunity to perform work you love, while living in one of America's best and most affordable small cities. As the first Bicycle Friendly Community in the state, home to the first bike share system in the Southeast, and with dozens of trails, blueways, and outdoor events, Spartanburg is active living's best kept secret. Located perfectly between Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA, Spartanburg revolves around rich cultural offerings, extensive educational opportunities, musical heritage, outstanding food, and a sweet hometown flair. Did we mention the Blue Ridge Mountains are only 45 minutes away? You will experience an office culture that is family. We strive to support each other and not just work together, but experience life together. Strong values, flexibility, and exceptional quality work are just a few of the characteristics we hold in high regard. Our office is a creative space, in a convenient location, filled with talented people, making this office an ideal place to advance your career. Our desire is to make a difference in the communities we are privileged to work in by effectively listening to our clients and translating their vision into reality. Currently, our Spartanburg Team is made up of 8 staff collaboratively working together to deliver high quality projects, exceptional outcomes, and constructed projects that exceed our client's expectations. Are you ready to be a difference maker? We'll offer you: The potential to grow as a professional and advance in a company that prefers to promote from within. The chance to discuss, plan, and design projects that create a sense of place within communities through the public realm (i.e., streetscapes, urban plazas, greenways and trails, multimodal transportation facilities, etc.) and help shape transportation policies, programs, corridors, and networks for communities in the Southeast and throughout North America. An environment that fosters innovative, thoughtful, internationally-aligned and research-based best design practices. An opportunity to manage project tasks and staff and to become a project manager. Exceptional opportunities for professional development through internal training and with professional associations. Competitive salary and benefits. A workplace that practices what it preaches, with engaged colleagues and financial incentives to bike, walk and use transit on your commute. How to Apply: If you would like to be considered as a potential candidate for this position, please click "Apply for this Job" below or visit our careers page and select the corresponding position. No phone calls, please. For more information about Toole Design Group, visit our website (), follow us on Twitter (@tooledesign), or like us on Facebook (/TooleDesignGroup). Requirements You'll be great here if: You are passionate about design and how it informs the built environment. You are excited about building and creating equitable, healthy, and resilient environments for communities. You want to develop and implement projects that will have an immediate impact on communities. You're a highly motivated, self-driven, detail-oriented person that enjoys solving problems and takes pride in the quality of your own work. You enjoy collaborating across disciplines, between offices, and with communities You deliver high-quality work and design documents on time and on-budget and have a strong ownership of work. You have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and are highly organized. You know how to get the message across, whether written, verbally, or graphically. You're motivated to tackle new challenges and develop creative solutions. You'll need: A bachelor's or master's degree in civil or transportation engineering or a related field. 4-6 years of hands-on design and/or engineering experience. A Professional Engineering License, preferably in the state of South Carolina or ability to obtain reciprocity within six (6) months. An interest in streetscapes, urban plazas, greenways and trails, and multimodal transportation facilities issues and design. A desire to make a difference within the public realm of communities across the Southeast and North America. Experience independently managing small- to mid-size projects and mentoring younger staff. Experience developing construction documents and cost estimates. Excellent task and time management skills. Excellent communication and strong writing skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3d and a working knowledge of MicroStation (preference given to individuals with MicroStation experience). Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of applications. Specific knowledge of roadway geometric design or streetscape design. It would be a plus if you have: Experience in transportation engineering. A broad knowledge base in street design and urban multimodal planning. Proficiency in MicroStation; experience with Geopak and InRoads desired but not required Detailed design experience for intersection and corridor wide improvements, including, but not limited to, meeting minimum ADA and drainage requirements. Specific knowledge of horizontal and vertical roadway geometric design (MUTCD and AASHTO) Experience conducting public outreach and engagement. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and multi-phased projects. Experience with bicycle and pedestrian projects. Prior experience at a consulting firm, public entity, non-profit or higher learning institution. Experience in construction or construction oversight.

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