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Transportation Engineer

Akron, OH ยท On-site

$74K - $98K/yr

Burgess & Niple is looking for a Transportation Engineer to join our team in our Mentor, Akron, or Erie office. B&N Transportation Engineer Responsibilities : * Overseeing and preparing technical ...

Architecture Lead

Roanoke, VA ยท On-site

$54.25 - $74.25/hr

Burgess & Niple is seeking a licensed Architecture Lead to join our Virginia team. Architecture Lead Responsibilities: * Serve as the Client Leader for B&N Architecture in Virginia * Create, foster ...

Architecture Lead

Norfolk, VA ยท On-site

$53.50 - $73.25/hr

Burgess & Niple is seeking a licensed Architecture Lead to join our Virginia team. Architecture Lead Responsibilities: * Serve as the Client Leader for B&N Architecture in Virginia * Create, foster ...

Transportation Engineer

Erie, PA ยท On-site

$75K - $99K/yr

Burgess & Niple is looking for a Transportation Engineer to join our team in our Mentor, Akron, or Erie office. B&N Transportation Engineer Responsibilities : * Overseeing and preparing technical ...

Burgess & Niple is looking for a Civil Engineer to join our team in our Mentor or Akron. B&N Civil Engineer Responsibilities : * Participate in delivering civil/site engineering project related ...

Transportation Engineer

Erie, PA ยท On-site

$75K - $99K/yr

Burgess & Niple is looking for a Transportation Engineer to join our team in our Mentor, Akron, or Erie office. B&N Transportation Engineer Responsibilities : * Preparing technical designs on ...

Burgess & Niple is looking for a Civil Engineer to join our team in our Mentor or Akron. B&N Civil Engineer Responsibilities : * Participate in delivering civil/site engineering project related ...

Burgess & Niple is searching for a dedicated Traffic Group Lead to join our growing team in Atlanta, GA. B&N Traffic Group Lead Responsibilities : * Managing and overseeing our traffic projects

Burgess & Niple is looking for a CADD Technician to join our team in Boise. B&N CADD Technician Responsibilities * Provide CADD support for transportation projects using AutoCAD and Bentley design ...

Senior Bridge Engineer

Atlanta, GA ยท On-site

$100K - $138K/yr

Burgess & Niple is searching for a dedicated Senior Bridge Engineer to join our growing team in Atlanta, GA B&N Senior Bridge Engineer Responsibilities : * Manage the delivery of bridge design ...

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Transportation Engineer

Burgess & Niple, Inc.

Akron, OH โ€ข On-site

$74K - $98K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 hours ago


Job description

  • Minimum Experience: 10 years
  • Education: BCE
  • Registration: Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Required Skills: AutoCAD or Microstation
  • Sponsorship: Immigration related employment benefits, e.g. visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.
  • Third-Party Recruiting: Position not approved for third-party recruiters. Click for details

Come work with senior-level professionals at an established A/E firm that values employee input and collaboration. Burgess & Niple is looking for a Transportation Engineer to join our team in our Mentor, Akron, or Erie office.
B&N Transportation Engineer Responsibilities:
  • Overseeing and preparing technical designs on transportation projects
  • Mentoring/coaching junior staff on transportation design
  • Developing unique and complex solutions to highway problems for projects and pursuits
  • Meeting with clients with CSMs in developing scopes and fees
  • Managing tasks and technical designs on projects
  • Working with other offices in future pursuits and projects

Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
  • PE registration is required
  • 10+ years of related civil transportation experience.
  • Good communication skills, organization skills, team player, and detail oriented
  • Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD plan development
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and written communication skills

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