Senior Roadway Designer

Description

Purpose & Need

Part of Patel, Greene and Associates’ (PGA) mission is “to elevate our communities.” We pursue that goal, in part, through the innovative and responsible design of our transportation network. PGA’s Roadway engineers and designers strive to improve safety and functionality within our growing communities and build more sustainable infrastructure systems. You will benefit from continuous professional development and training opportunities, as well as the ability to steer your own career. The ideal candidate should be inspired by a cohesive team environment, motivated by challenging assignments, and eager to advance their career with a firm that’s eager to see them succeed.

What You’ll Do

• Proficient in roadway construction plans production
• Understand the concepts of geometry design
• Understand the development of pay item quantities and calculations
• Understand the process for development of a project cost estimate
• Effectively research projects and assist with marketing efforts from a roadway point-of-view
• Gain knowledge in all design standards, manuals, and criteria
• Requires minimal technical supervision of tasks by senior staff
• Complete tasks and projects within expectations of Project Manager, Supervisor or Task Lead

What You’ll Need

• High School diploma
• Vocational Training course completion or equivalent college level courses is preferred
• 10-20 years of related experience
• Other experience or training may be considered 

What You’ll Bring

• Expert in MicroStation or AutoCAD, including civil platforms (such as OpenRoads Designer, OpenBridge Modeler, Civil3D, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must be able to effectively prioritize
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards in all work efforts
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in an organized manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on deadline-driven activities
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and other Office Products
• Ability to work with across other disciplines (roadway, structures and drainage, landscape, etc.) to identify and reduce design conflicts

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job including working on a computer, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods at a desk; use hands, handle, or feel, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In support of Patel, Greene and Associates’ mission to “elevate our families, communities, and profession,” we are committed to gathering the highest caliber of talent and creating an environment for each to collaborate and achieve their highest potential, ultimately delivering superior work to our clients. That means every position at PGA is open to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, military service, or other non-merit factor. Our criteria is simple—you must be kind, hard-working, team-oriented, and have the potential to be excellent at your job. By following this approach, we have built a diverse team that has made PGA one of the best firms to work for in our industry.