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 and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is expanding its already well-developed GDOT project work in Atlanta, GA. Our goal for this position is to identify an Early Career Professional to mentor and develop into our next generation of technical excellence leaders.

The Highway Engineer will be responsible for supporting a vast array of roadway improvement projects, including the design of horizontal and vertical geometry, cross sections and 3D modeling, drainage design, construction staging, and erosion control plans, and the development of design reports, calculations and estimates including design criteria packages, concept reports, technical memorandums, quantities calculations and construction cost estimates.
Some of our project work includes the following:

• Regionally significant – Rome-Cartersville Development Corridor – Project includes a 6-mile corridor on new location with 13 bridges, a new interchange on I-75, and 6 turbo roundabouts.
• Governor’s Road Improvement Program (GRIP) – SR 17 in Elbert/Wilkes Counties – Project includes the widening of a 2-lane highway to 4-lanes along a 12 mile corridor, including the replacement of 3 bridges.
• Design-Build projects of different delivery methods.
• GDOT’s bridge replacement program contracts.
• Gwinnett County DOT Roadway Design On-Call – widenings and intersections

Responsibilities may include:

• Prepare designs for projects from concept development, preliminary design plans, right-of-way plans, and final construction plans;
• Prepare exhibits and descriptions for easement and right-of-way agreements;
• Use computer applications or other automated systems such as MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, Hydra flow hydrographs, Hydraflow StormSewer, and other computer-assisted design programs;
• Design or prepare plans for new transportation systems or parts of systems;
• Support the project manager on conventional design for GDOT, various Authorities, and Municipal agencies;
• Keep up to date with current methods and design guidelines;
• Compliance with Quality, Safety, Environment, and Managerial procedures;

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• Technical background and project experience that demonstrates the potential to grow into a Roadway Design Key Team Leader role on transportation projects with GDOT, County DOTs and Municipal DOT agencies across Georgia and the Southeast.
• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• 3-6+ years’ experience in transportation or civil engineering
• PE required or able to obtain in 6 months
• Proficiency with CAD particularly MicroStation and OpenRoads
• Familiarity with GDOT design standards and policies
• OpenRoads Designer experience is highly desirable
• Familiarity with Microsoft products is a plus
• The preferable background includes a demonstrated work history in roadway engineering
• This position does require occasional travel up to 25% and requires visits to client office locations and project sites
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required for this position

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking 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.

Equal employment opportunity is the law. 
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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.

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