Transportation Engineer I

About the Role

Bowman has an opportunity for a Transportation Engineer I to join our team in Boston, MA, Taunton, MA, Westfield, MA, and Lincoln, RI. This is an entry-level position; no prior experience is required. Any professional experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply standard transportation engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complex transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Assist in developing sustainable transportation solutions to make communities more livable by reducing traffic congestion, promoting multiple modes of transportation, supporting land development, and improving safety for all users.
• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution.
• Receive direction as needed, especially on difficult assignments and possible solutions.
• Work closely with more senior members to learn about and assist with transportation engineering and planning work.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and internal services/groups/offices as necessary.
• Prepare maps and graphics for public and client meetings.
• Perform data analysis, field reviews, and data collection.
• Conduct research on trends and best practices.
• Contribute to stakeholder and public engagement efforts.
• Develop solutions to complex problems and present recommendations.
• Prepare engineering plans and reports.
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications and associated services related to funding programs.
• Participate in construction-related assignments.
• Draft transmittals, memos, meeting minutes, letters, and other documentation/communications.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, plans, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, permits, and/or designs for projects.
• Conduct field visits, field data collection, and field observations.
• Develop and maintain accurate and organized project files.
• Follow established firm's goals, SOPs, and QA/QC procedures.
• Assist in the QA/QC review of technical work of other staff.
• Work on various analyses and design aspects of engineering projects which may include road/access design, corridor projects, multimodal projects, bridge design, safety projects, and other associated engineering services.
• Work on various analyses and concept design aspects of engineering projects which may include traffic studies, corridor/regional studies, safety studies, and other associated engineering services.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline required at time of employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, or other engineering design software.
• Knowledge of computer software such as Synchro, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, VISSIM, SIDRA, and/or BlueBeam.

Qualifications

• Academic or internship experience in transportation discipline preferred.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (EIT) preferred.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle check or reliable form of transportation to/from the office and/or project site strongly preferred.
• Interest and/or familiarity with Department of Transportation (DOT): permitting agency and industry design; permitting and construction standards; and/or policies and procedures.
• Interest and/or familiarity with Federal and State ADA Standards and Guidelines.
• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive projects/tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to work-related and project needs.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Effective communication, presentation, writing, and graphic skills, including public speaking, written reports, presentation materials, and technical writing.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrated interest in multimodal transportation planning and engineering.
• Desire, aptitude, and motivation to learn and apply new concepts.
• Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Primarily indoor professional office environment.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment.
• Some outdoor work environment may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site including walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.