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    Senior Multimodal Transportation Engineer - Oakland, United States - Alta Planning + Design

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    Job DescriptionDescriptionAlta is looking for a Senior Multimodal Transportation Engineer to join our growing Oakland office design team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who believes in the importance of active, multimodal, and sustainable transportation. In this role, you will work on the design of a variety of sustainable transportation projects and work on projects focused on making a positive impact on communities around California and across the country. This may include concept-level design for projects like complete street reconfigurations, development of construction documents, and production of high-quality graphics.

    Specific project work will involve bikeway design, shared use path design and feasibility, streetscape design, civil design, and urban design. You will be challenged to think at various scales from the systems-level down to specific sites or intersections and learn from industry leaders in active transport. Engineers who enjoy working closely with other disciplines will appreciate our Oakland team's multi-disciplinary approach that encourages collaboration with our planners, landscape architects, graphics designers, outreach specialists, and data analysts. If you are looking to join an innovative organization and do work that connects people to places while advancing social justice, safety, and environmental resilience, apply with Alta today

    About Alta
    Alta Planning + Design is a sustainable transportation company dedicated to creating active, healthy communities through planning, landscape architecture, engineering, and education/encouragement programs. Alta was founded in 1996 when communities were calling for safer streets for people walking and bicycling as the non-motorized transportation movement developed into a profession in the United States. We pioneered the field of active transportation, evolving our planning and design work into a visionary global practice that empowers people to live active, healthy lives and gets them to where they need to go.

    Our core values and work bring about positive change by creating places that are geared toward moving people rather than cars, connecting community members to daily needs and human experience, and empowering every person to live an active healthy life. As a global leader in mobility innovation for over 26 years, we are dedicated to connecting people to places by working across disciplines and scale to address social justice, safety, and environmental resilience.
    Day to DayOur Engineering Associates will be involved in helping foster livable communities in all parts of the country. Projects would range from small natural surface trails to large arterial multi use paths; from Complete Streets to regional/multi-state bicycle and trail networks. A day in the life of could consist of:
    • Managing transportation projects at various levels of planning and design.
    • Leading specific portions of design plans, and contributing to high quality reports
    • Contributing to proposal and scope development
    • Communicating with internal and external clients
    • Mentoring staff and contributing to internal professional development programs
    • Presenting at technical and business development events
    • Nurture and grow client and industry partner relationships; secure work in support of Alta's growth goal


    QualificationsRequired
    • 7+ years of experience as a Transportation Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity for Engineering Associate I
    • 9+ years of experience as a Transportation Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity; 3+ years as a Project Manager; 3+ years of managing staff for Engineering Associate II
    • 12+ years of experience as a Transportation Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity; 5+ years as a Project Manager; 3+ years managing staff for Senior Engineering Associate
    • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
    • Professional Engineering (P.E.) license
    • Experience in, and knowledge of, the field of active, non-motorized transportation.
    • Demonstrated understanding of and experience preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates packages for roadway projects and a detailed understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques.
    • Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations.
    • Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta's position in the marketplace.
    • Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
    • Strong initiative and the ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
    • Ability and willingness to travel.
    • Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
    • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and analytic skills.
    • Good presentation skills.
    • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microstation, SimTraffic, BlueBeam or similar products.
    • Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.
    Preferred
    • Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field of study.
    • Experience managing large projects for both private and public clients.
    • Experience writing and/or presenting white papers and/or providing expert level presentations at conferences and other events promoting the field of sustainable infrastructure and active, non-motorized transportation.
    • Experience using Deltek Vision and/or MicroStation V8.
    • Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.

    What We OfferFlexible ScheduleAlta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.

    CompensationThe pay range for this job in Oakland is $115,000-$175,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications.

    BenefitsAlta offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees:
    • Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost
    • Dental/Vision: PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost
    • Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
    • 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
    • PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
    • Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
    • Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities

    *The following statements pertain to US Candidates Only*


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