Engineer - Highway

New Orleans, LA is looking for Highway Design Engineers - Entry Level

As a Highway Design Engineer with Modjeski and Masters, you will work on a variety of challenging and rewarding highway/roadway engineering projects for a myriad of transportation clients (State DOTs, Local Municipalities and Parishes). As a member of our team, you'll be immediately responsible for performing engineering tasks under the careful supervision of established and respected professionals. You'll have opportunities to interact directly with clients, become a valued partner on a variety of high-impact projects, and apply fresh insights at every stage of a Roadway Design life cycle.

The Company:

M&M is one of the world's Leading Bridge Engineering Firms, with a reputation for technical excellence and innovation that goes beyond current standards. Established 130 years ago, our firm is responsible for the design and maintenance of some of our nation's most recognizable transportation projects. Services include Roadway Design for Bridge Replacements, intersection improvements and highway improvements for urban and rural, local, collector, arterial and interstate roadways.

We offer a very competitive base salary, company ownership in our ESOP, 401 K with company matching, and a full benefits package. Review our benefits page for more information. If you are looking for a great career opportunity with an established company experiencing significant growth, please apply.

Positions Available -

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  Entry Level (0-4 years related Highway Design Experience)

  
  

Ideal Candidates will have:

• At minimum a BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University
• A valid EI certification, or in the process of obtaining.

General Responsibilities of a Highway Design Engineer:

• Coordinate with technical staff in performing a variety of non-structural engineering tasks, including the development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates, under direct guidance from Project Managers and senior-level engineers.
• Highway Design, including but not limited to roadway geometrics, drainage, permanent signage and striping, intersections, work zone traffic control, guardrail layouts, and Transportation Management Plans (TMPs).
• Develop conceptual plans for Feasibility Studies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including occasional field assignments and assistance with statements of interest and technical/price proposals
• Review and check standard highway design calculations and drawings.
• Develop contract plan details using CAD software.
• Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Provide technical writing for design reports and feasibility studies.
• Perform and check quantity take-offs from contract plans.
• Coordinate with Teaming Subconsultants for topographic and property survey, geotechnical services, traffic analysis and environmental permitting.
• Use engineering CAD and analysis software such as Bentley MicroStation/InRoads/OpenRoads, AutoTurn, LADOTD's Hydrologic and Hydraulic Programs (HydroWIN), HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.
• Able to learn and correctly apply relevant design guidelines and policies, including:
  
  
  
  • AASHTO:
    
    
    
    • A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets
    • Roadside Design Guide
    • Guide for Planning, Design and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities
    • Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities
    
    
    
    
  • Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
  • State DOT specific Highway Design Policies and Guidelines