Senior Roadway Designer

Job Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are seeking Senior Roadway Designer to join our Transportation team in our Raleigh, NC office. This position will be responsible for managing projects commensurate to experience. This individual will contribute to the NCDOT GESC plan and PSE Let advertisement documents review and design support for design of roadway alignments, quality control/quality assurance of contract documents, 3D surfaces models, feasibility studies conceptual designs, preliminary design alternatives development for NEPA/SEPA Environmental Documentation, cross sections, and the final design contract documents preparation for construction plans, specifications, special provisions, cost estimates and any required technical reports. Individual will be responsible for mentoring and training younger staff, work planning and /production scheduling. Individual will participate in the planning and design of transportation related projects and must be innovative and adaptive at identifying problems and finding solutions.

Requirements:

Associate degree required, Bachelor degree preferred.

16+ years of experience in the roadway engineering discipline.

Experience with NCDOT Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build and/or CMGC projects Rural/Urban roadway design experience from full multi-modal local, secondary, and primary non-controlled facilities to full controlled access interstate corridors including interchange design experience

Experience/working knowledge with design software tools including MicroStation, In-Roads and GEOPAK is required

Development and plan checking of complete contract advertisement documents including plans, engineers estimate, bid quantities and contract standard specifications and project special provisions

Experience mentoring, training, and managing staff

Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization

Ability to work independently and as part of a team with multiple office work share

Ability to manage and lead multiple projects, assignments, and teams

Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively as a team leader and team player

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desired Requirements:

OpenRoads Designer (ORD) experience/training a plus

Alternative Delivery including PPP and Progressive Design-Build procurement experience a plus

SC, GA, WV, and/or VA Design-Build experience a plus

VA, MD, WV, SC, GA, FL, TX, DE and/or PA experience is a plus

Experience in General Engineering Services Consultant (GESC) role and final PSE let advertisement documents a plus

Construction phase engineering services experience with RFI’s, schedules, pay request documentation and monitoring, field verifications of design a plus

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

Flexible work schedule options

Competitive salary

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position

Position # 2423

#LI - Onsite #LI - Senior Level

Full-time