Senior Transportation Engineer - Roadways

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career. Your Opportunity As a Senior Transportation Engineer, you will leverage your experience with New Mexico highway and roadway projects to assist in our growing New Mexico practice and manage the design and delivery of various projects from conceptual planning, through design, construction, and completion. You will perform a variety of tasks with potentially complex features that will require the application of mature knowledge, sound principles and best practices. The role of a Senior Transportation Engineer is to work independently on smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project. You will lead the design of assigned projects to ensure reliability, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You may provide supervision and guidance to a group of employees, assigning tasks, checking work at frequent intervals for accuracy and completeness; and maintaining budgets and schedules. You may support proposal efforts to expand our project base in the New Mexico market. Your Key Responsibilities Lead the development of project plans and drawings for various projects including urban and rural roadways, highways, rail, transit, trails, and intersections Prepare complex engineering designs and plans for urban and rural roadways and highways Develop budgets and monitor work of assigned team to ensure budgets and schedules are met Coordinate with Project Managers, project team and clients Responsible for design, review and sealing of assigned projects Supervise the work of engineers and CAD assigned Lead and develop junior staff Your Capabilities and Credentials Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation Proficient in MicroStation and OpenRoads 3D modeling tools, and other relevant design software Strong knowledge of the Department of Transportation's legal requirements, design/planning procedures, and PSE plan production in relevant jurisdictions Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues and solutions to others Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule Effective communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field Licensed Professional Engineer required. Existing New Mexico PE or ability to obtain a New Mexico PE within six months of hire required Minimum of 10 years highway/roadway design experience You will work in an open-concept office setting. Local travel may be required for attending client or public meetings, scoping new assignments, and visiting project sites. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.