Junior Project Engineer Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

About the Role

AKRF’s Traffic and Transportation Group is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join our Municipal Roadway and Infrastructure team based out of our Stamford, Connecticut office. The candidate will serve in the design and management of a broad range of municipal and State projects, in both Connecticut and New York. Candidates should be able to prepare analysis and design documents, including project deliverables, supervise work prepared by junior staff, and participate in client meetings and presentations. The candidate should have experience in some or all of the following project work: stormwater management, grading, complete streets, green infrastructure, bicycle facilities, and ADA sidewalk ramps. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help AKRF shape the future of the region.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or support design and production of plans, specifications, and deliverables for municipal projects in CT and NY.
• Support project management responsibilities or serve as a task leader, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction.
• Provide direction, delegation, mentoring, and training to junior engineers.
• Day-to-day project communication and coordination with team members.
• Work within a team of professionals to develop engineering solutions for various municipal projects.
• Actively participate in meetings with clients, consultant partners, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and review technical reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity in presenting findings and recommendations.

Essential Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Strongly prefer CT or NYS PE license (or the ability to obtain the PE licensure within 6-12 months of hire).
• Technical knowledge in some or all of the following aspects of roadway design: alignments, grading and drainage, pavement marking and signage, street lighting, utility relocation, and MPT/construction phasing.
• Experience working with CTDOT, NYSDOT, and/or local municipalities and agencies preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of the MUTCD, AASHTO, and CTDOT and/or NYSDOT Standards.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD, particularly alignment, profile, and surface creation. Knowledge of StormCAD, GuideSign, and VehicleTracking/AutoTurn is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation

Compensation will range from $85K to $110K, and commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.

What We Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Charitable donation match
• Transit/parking program

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.