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Actalent Roadway Project Engineer in Overland Park, Kansas
Description:
Seeking experienced Civil Engineering consultant to work with established Kansas firm on a variety of transportation projects with local community impact.
Minimum 2 years experience with strong technical skills with arterial streets (not highway).
Daily Tasks/Expectations:
Complex site observations such as recording and reporting of existing conditions and construction progress
Collecting and/or assembling complex project data
Project design, such as performing engineering calculations, using computer design software, referencing appropriate engineering procedures and design manuals.
Preparation of complex project documents including specifications and bid documents
Complex drawing reviews, assuring plans are clear, concise, and thorough.
Preparation of quantity takeoffs
External communications
Project documentation
Understands internal and external clients’ needs and expectations; seeks to develop and improve client relationships.
Assist Project Manager with client interactions.
Prepares reports, studies and proposals, blogs, journal articles, etc.
Understands basic financial terms and concepts as they apply to projects.
Responsible for accounting of individual project involvement, i.e. scheduling, scope, role and budget.
Directs and performs project budgeting by translating tasks into estimated hours.
Establishes budgets and schedules, and strives to adhere to them.
Contributes on business development matters.
Follows up on qualifying project leads.
Reports leads in Vision (Client Management Software)
Documents business development contacts in Deltek Vision.
Skills & Qualifications:
Ideally 2-7 years of experience
Consulting experience
Used to working on deadliners and timelines
2+ years using Civil 3D for roadway projects
Residential streets, arterial streets (No highway)
Must have Bachelor in Civil Engineering
We would also ideally like someone who is comfortable talking with clients, either now or interested in doing so in the future
Experience using AutoDesk, Civil 3D, and/or Bentley Open Roads, and other civil design related software.
Proficient with MS Office software suite.
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.