Entry Level Software Developer Jobs in New Port Richey, FL

About Us:Bartlett & West is an engineering, architecture, technology, and other professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, KS with 19 offices in seven states throughout the Midwest. As a completely employee-owned company, Bartlett & West has a “We Before Me” mentality. We prioritize service to our clients, communities, and each other. We’re less concerned about titles and more concerned about how each person can be supported to make the greatest impact.

Position Summary:

This entry-level position will assist in designing civil engineering projects including focus on transportation projects. The position includes training under a Registered Professional Engineer to increase functional and technical knowledge and skills.

This position has a focus in transportation projects.  Project work will include:  roads, highways, interchanges, stormwater conveyance and associated work.   

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develops plans and specifications for state and municipal transportation projects.
• Will focus on roadway, drainage, and traffic signal design work.
• Performs traffic analysis/traffic studies as needed.
• May assist with proposal preparations and fee development.
• Will act as part of a team of professionals headed by a Project Manager. 
• Although expected to work independently on most assignments, this position must be able to interact well with other team members and the manager relative to assigned aspects of the project.
• Assists with preparation on engineering analysis, designs and calculations relative to the project assigned. Assists in writing technical engineering and design reports.
• Provides contract administration, construction submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Engineer’s Supplemental Instruction (ESI), pay estimates/change orders, and other related activities.  Attends industry events and becomes involved in the community.
• Ability to work with conventional engineering practice including a variety of complex features like conflicting design requirements, suitability of conventional materials and difficult coordination requirements.
• May perform quality assurance/quality control procedures in the field including field observation and materials testing.
• Utilizes Microstation and Geopak or AutoCAD and Civil 3D to design and analyze roadway elements.
• Writes technical reports and conducts conceptual design studies.
• Manages engineering work and interfaces with other disciplines as needed.
• Typically handles multiple projects for multiple clients simultaneously.
• Visits clients and job sites as needed to support project(s) and business development needs.
• Serves as consultant on transportation projects during construction phase.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent listening and reading skills, including proofreading
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or daily as changes occur in project needs
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills
• Knowledge of highway design standards, DOT design policies and plan preparation criteria
• Practical Knowledge in use of Highway Capacity Manual, Roadside Design Guide, MUTCD, and AASHTO Standards
• Credibility
• Accountability in work performance
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to achieve business results
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain amount of detail
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficiency in Microstation, Geopak/Inroads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
• Proficiency in HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS or other stormwater design/analysis programs preferred
• Ability to embrace new technology and processes including learning other software programs as needed (Adobe, Bluebeam, Deltek Vision accounting and project planning software, Client Relationship Management software, etc.)
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership
• Good time management skills with ability to handle complex deadline driven workload
• Ability to work independently and within a team successfully

Education: 
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field required.

Experience:

2-5 years engineering experience in transportation.  Knowledge/experience of Microstation, Geopak/Inroads, AutoCAD/Civil 3D strongly preferred.  E.I.T. preferred.

Travel Requirements:

Position may travel for client meetings, various business/organization meetings and/or industry conferences. Travel is occasional, up to 20% at max. Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.

Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.  

An offer is contingent upon successfully passing the pre-employment drug screen. Drug screen will need to complete within 48 hours of being contacted. 

Nearly all positions at Bartlett & West can require employee-owners to operate a motor vehicle on public roads in the course of their duties.  Accordingly, all employees may be required to have acceptable driving records and to provide an authorization to the Company to periodically obtain MVR reports”.      

Bartlett & West partners with businesses and communities to build smarter, stronger, more connected infrastructure. From railroad GIS to industrial parks and city planning, we provide innovative technology and engineering solutions to clients worldwide. With deep industry knowledge and a passion for creative problem solving, we engineer better tomorrows.

Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.