SR. TRAFFIC / TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER

COME GROW WITH US!

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey that revolves around roads, highways, and the endless possibilities of transportation engineering? If you have a passion for designing the pathways that keep our world in motion, then we've got an exciting opportunity waiting just for you! We're currently in search of an exceptional Senior Transportation Engineer to join our vibrant team. So, if you're someone who envisions innovative lane configurations, finds pure joy in optimizing traffic flow, and believes that a well-planned transportation system can revolutionize our world, then fasten your seatbelt and get ready to accelerate your career! This job posting is your golden ticket to an exhilarating professional adventure!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET Accredited College

• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Louisiana (required within six months of hire date)

• Minimum 8 years of highway and roadway design and/or traffic engineering experience

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.

• Project experience applying AASHTO, ADA, and State (preferably LADOTD) guidelines

• Previous work experience in Microsoft and Autodesk products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Projects, MicroStation, Autodesk ACAD and Civil 3D v. 18 and above)

• Previous work experience in traffic analysis software including Highway Capacity Software (HCS) Syncho, Vissum, and SIDRA.

• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Certification (PTOE) preferred (not required)

• Understanding of the application of traffic operations principles including ITE, MUTCD, AASHTO, and state DOT requirements, policies, manuals and procedures.

JOB CONCEPT

Level of Work
Managerial

Supervision Received
Direct from Digital Engineering’s Director of Transportation

Supervision Exercised
Functional supervision may be exercised over staff engineers and technicians/draftsmen.

Location of Work
Based out of Kenner, Baton Rouge, and Mandeville, LA offices.

Travel
Travel to project sites throughout service area.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Perform design of traffic (including signal design), transportation, roadway, sidewalk, safety, and ITS Projects or studies.

• Direct, coordinate and exercise functional authority over project engineers for the planning, organization, integration, execution of, and completion of projects.

• Managing the operational aspects of the scope for a project.

• Plan and formulate engineering program and organize project staffing needs according to the project requirements.

• Performs work involving the application of all conventional aspects of civil engineering to the functional area of the assignment.

• Review of project design for compliance with engineering principles, organizational standards, contractual requirements, and related specifications.

• Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.

• Conceptualizes the civil design approach for major phases of transportation (highway/roadway) related projects, experience in schematics and final design (PS&E).

• Coordination of projects with clients to discuss technical components of projects and studies.

• Resolves a variety of complex problems, (i.e. conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).

• Serves as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.

• Reviews plans and schedules, and prepares or reviews technical specifications, contract documents, CPM schedules, technical reports, and estimates.

• Participates in contract bidding and construction administration; may observe project action on site.

• Address any issue of a job that needs immediate action and attention.

• Supervises the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project.

• Ability to participate in project pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.

• Participation at public meetings.

• Monitor project budgets and schedule for compliance and profitability and form a remediation plan before the project suffers.

• Control expenditures within limitations of a project budget.

• Performs other duties assigned by Digital Engineering’s Director of Transportation.

TOP reasons to work at DIGITAL ENGINEERING

• Pride in the Talent and Achievements of our Incredible Staff

• Challenging and Interesting Projects

• Flexible Work Hours

• Casual Work Environment

• Fun Activities and Events through our Social Committee

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

• Professional Development and Career Growth

• Bonus Program

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary

• 100% Company Covered Health Care/Dental/Vision Plan available upon hire

• Life Insurance paid by Company

• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability paid by Company

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Continuing Education Program

• Professional Development (cover expenses for industry/community organizations)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Telecommuting/Flexible Hours

• Paid Mileage

• Employee Recognition Program

• Employee Orientation Program

ABOUT DE

Digital Engineering is an award-winning water resources and transportation engineering firm dedicated to bettering communities throughout the Gulf Coast region. Headquartered in Kenner, our team has grown since our inception in 1990 with expanded office locations in Baton Rouge, Mandeville, and Waveland, Mississippi.

We are proud to have been named a New Orleans CityBusiness "Best Places to Work" for six consecutive years. At Digital Engineering, we prioritize our employees, empowering them to excel in their respective fields, contribute to industry organizations, and make a positive impact in our communities.

We also take pride in our culture that is built on teamwork, community involvement, and the freedom to be and grow yourself both personally and professionally.

Digital Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc. (“DE”), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Digital Imaging Engineering expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of DE employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.

Digital Engineering complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.