Civil Engineer II - Transportation

About the position

RETTEW seeks a motivated and experienced Engineer 2 to assist our Transportation Team. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience and hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license. This role requires a strong background in open roads and PennDOT design. Experience with the Pennsylvania Turnpike and West Virginia projects is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate design tasks including computations and analysis.
• Develop and/or assists with tasks such as field activities including construction activities, material testing, CADD work, permit applications, and report writing.
• Consult project team about regulations impacting projects; performs regulation research as needed.
• Assist in the design and development of transportation projects, including highways, roads, and bridges.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with PennDOT standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
• Conduct site visits and inspections as needed.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.
• Work as part of a team and coordinate work with others.
• Assist in determining schedule and budget requirements.
• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
• Use standard programs to complete project and administrative deliverables.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates assertiveness and cooperation in managing conflicts.
• Interacts with internal and external project team members.
• Assists with official communication pertaining to specific assignments/meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum four years of relevant experience in transportation engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proficiency in open roads and PennDOT design.
• Experience with Pennsylvania Turnpike and West Virginia projects is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in engineering software and tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with AASHTO standards and guidelines.
• Experience with project management and coordination.
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability practices in transportation engineering.