Westwood Professional Services
Project Engineer - Roundabouts
Westwood Professional Services, West Middleton, Wisconsin, United States
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Overview
Westwood Professional Services, Inc is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Project Engineer specializing in roundabouts and roadway design. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of the planning, design, and construction of roundabouts, with a strong understanding of traffic flow management, safety considerations, and environmental factors. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead and manage projects from conception through to completion, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of diverse roadway design projects. Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the design of roundabouts, intersections and roadways for various transportation projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and national standards (such as WisDOT, AASHTO and MUTCD) Manage all phases of roadway design and roundabout projects, including planning and design. Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and other engineers to ensure timely completion of projects within budget. Coordinate with clients, public agencies, and stakeholders to ensure that designs meet their needs and regulatory requirements. Provide technical leadership to junior engineers and project teams, offering guidance and mentorship in roundabout design and engineering practices. Prepare detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D Produce high quality work and implement and maintain QA/QC procedure Oversee the technical aspects of various projects Coordinate with other disciplines, support services and subconsultants Review plans, technical specifications, contract documents and estimates Prepare technical specifications and cost estimates Perform field reviews and other assessments for use in design Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs Represent clients and Westwood in meetings with governmental agencies Prepare, maintain, and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery Ensure division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism Required Skills
In-depth knowledge of roundabout design principles, capacity analysis and traffic management strategies Skilled in the use of local and national design standards (WisDOT, MUTCD, AASHTO, etc.) Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D and Microsoft Office applications Excellent communication, coordination and leadership skills Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet project deadlines Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment Ability to work independently and as part of a team Able to proactively pursue design solutions Ability to delegate assignments and determine methods and procedures Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agencies Required Experience
BS in Civil Engineering Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in WI (or capable of obtaining within 6 months) 8+ years of progressive experience in roadway design Wisconsin DOT Level 1 or higher Qualified Roundabout Designer certificate Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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Westwood Professional Services, Inc is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Project Engineer specializing in roundabouts and roadway design. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of the planning, design, and construction of roundabouts, with a strong understanding of traffic flow management, safety considerations, and environmental factors. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead and manage projects from conception through to completion, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of diverse roadway design projects. Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the design of roundabouts, intersections and roadways for various transportation projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and national standards (such as WisDOT, AASHTO and MUTCD) Manage all phases of roadway design and roundabout projects, including planning and design. Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and other engineers to ensure timely completion of projects within budget. Coordinate with clients, public agencies, and stakeholders to ensure that designs meet their needs and regulatory requirements. Provide technical leadership to junior engineers and project teams, offering guidance and mentorship in roundabout design and engineering practices. Prepare detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D Produce high quality work and implement and maintain QA/QC procedure Oversee the technical aspects of various projects Coordinate with other disciplines, support services and subconsultants Review plans, technical specifications, contract documents and estimates Prepare technical specifications and cost estimates Perform field reviews and other assessments for use in design Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs Represent clients and Westwood in meetings with governmental agencies Prepare, maintain, and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery Ensure division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism Required Skills
In-depth knowledge of roundabout design principles, capacity analysis and traffic management strategies Skilled in the use of local and national design standards (WisDOT, MUTCD, AASHTO, etc.) Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D and Microsoft Office applications Excellent communication, coordination and leadership skills Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet project deadlines Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment Ability to work independently and as part of a team Able to proactively pursue design solutions Ability to delegate assignments and determine methods and procedures Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agencies Required Experience
BS in Civil Engineering Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in WI (or capable of obtaining within 6 months) 8+ years of progressive experience in roadway design Wisconsin DOT Level 1 or higher Qualified Roundabout Designer certificate Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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