Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is seeking an Entry-Level Roadway Designer to join our Transportation team in Miami, FL. This full-time, on-site role supports FDOT transportation projects and provides hands-on experience in roadway design, plans production, and engineering analysis under the guidance of senior engineers.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
This role supports the development of FDOT transportation projects by assisting senior engineers with roadway design, modeling, calculations, and plans production. The Entry-Level Roadway Designer will gain exposure to multidisciplinary workflows and FDOT project standards.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
⦁ Assist in preparing FDOT plans production, including roadway geometry, typical sections, cross sections, signing and pavement marking plans, maintenance-of-traffic plans, and quantities.
⦁ Support senior engineers in completing Design-Bid-Build project deliverables.
⦁ Perform engineering calculations, design checks, and modeling tasks.
⦁ Use FDOT-related software tools such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), and FDOT CADD resources.
⦁ Assist with development of reports, technical memos, and permitting documentation.
⦁ Coordinate with internal team members across drainage, structures, traffic, and other disciplines.
⦁ Maintain organized project files and documentation.
Required Qualifications:
⦁ Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
⦁ Entry-level experience, 0 to 2 years.
⦁ Working knowledge or exposure to FDOT plans production standards, processes, and manuals.
⦁ Familiarity with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer, or willingness to learn quickly.
⦁ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
⦁ Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
⦁ EI certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
Physical Requirements:
⦁ Ability to perform office-based work for extended periods, including working at a computer.
⦁ Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
⦁ Occasional fieldwork may be required, involving walking on uneven terrain.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
⦁ Primarily office environment with occasional field activities.
⦁ Moderate noise levels typical of office and field settings.
⦁ Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions during site visits.
Additional Information:
⦁ Full-time, on-site position based in Miami, FL.
⦁ Standard business hours with flexibility based on project requirements.
⦁ Occasional local travel may be required for site visits or team coordination.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
⦁ Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
⦁ Merit-based financial rewards.
⦁ Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
⦁ Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
⦁ Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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