Principal Highways Engineer

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability, Excellence and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America, include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by the mission to enhance society through a steadfast commitment to social outcomes, excellence, and digital innovation. As a global leader in engineering, management, and development, we navigate the complexities of rapidly changing global needs to deliver sustainable solutions that transform our clients' businesses, communities, and the opportunities for our employees. Our diverse team of experts combines innovative thinking with a wealth of experience to add value at every stage, aiming to make a positive, enduring impact on the world and improve the lives we touch every day. We are seeking a Principal Highway Engineer in our Buffalo, NY office to lead our dedicated and talented professionals across a broad range of infrastructure and transportation projects.

Job Duties Includes but not limited to;

• Act as discipline  task lead and coordinate with staff to ensure ongoing communication, project progress and quality deliverables 

• Supervise staff and participate in quality control checks, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, checking computations, and/or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others. 

• Prime lead in developing resource estimates and budgets along with project schedules.

• Lead and oversee the development of highway designs, including roadway geometry, grading, maintenance and protection of traffic, survey review, and drainage systems.

• Research and develop feasible designs to meet client needs and regulatory requirements. 

• Perform engineering analysis and calculations related to horizontal and vertical alignment, cross-sections, and roadside safety features. 

• Understand and analyze the results of preliminary studies such as traffic and environmental impacts and develop feasible concepts to resolve issues.  

• Ensure that highway designs comply with state and federal standards, particularly those of transportation agencies such as the New York Department of Transportation and New York State Thruway Authority and regulatory agencies such as New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, US Army Corp of Engineers, and US Fish and Wild life Services. 

• Collaborate with the design team to develop detailed design documents for milestone submittals such as preliminary design, Advance Detail Plans, Environmental permitting, Right-of-Way Plans PSE and construction plans

• Meet project deliverable schedules and budgets for assigned projects

• Monitor resource  budgets and schedules for assigned tasks/projects

• Assist project managers in monthly reporting

• Understand the Mott MacDonald resource/skill network to ensure assignments and portions of the project design are being developed by the correct resources.

• Support marketing and business development initiatives

• Engage with clients, ensuring excellent and professional interactions

• Oversee the development of highway projects in OpenRoads and Civil 3D along with other automated/digital design tools.

• Independently evaluate, compile, and compute a variety of engineering data

• Be current on transportation agencies efforts to employ digital delivery.

• Oversee the training and mentorship of junior staff

• Must have the ability to work on multiple unique assignments simultaneously

Qualifications:

• A BS degree in civil engineering.

• 15+ years of experience in highway design and design management, including roadway drainage/grading, traffic engineering, and developing alignments.

• Experience in maintenance and protection of traffic

• A New York State PE license

• Proven experience in leading diverse teams, managing resources, and projects

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

• Familiarity with Federal Highway Administration, New York Department of Transportation and New York State Thruway Authority standards and procedures

• Proficiency with MicroStation and Open Roads; AutoCAD and Civil 3D, P(6) scheduling tools, drainage design. 

• High quality interpersonal skills, including organizational and attention to detail. 

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Salary Range: $149,000 - $182,000

Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence