Roadway Design Modeling Engineer

Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames is an employee-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 65 general contractor.

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Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames is a family-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 75 general contractors.

The Roadway Design and Modeling Engineer is responsible for overseeing the development of transportation infrastructure design plans for alternative delivery projects. They will utilize engineering software to create plans and 3D models, analyze alternative solutions and ensure cost-effectiveness of the design. This involves a combination of technical skills, project management, and collaboration with various stakeholders as part of the construction team during the pursuit and preconstruction phases of a project.

• Work closely with design partners to develop design models, evaluate design alternatives, lead reviews of intermediate design submittals and provide concept-level design for innovations and optimizations.
  
• Creating detailed plans for roads, intersections, and interchanges, including geometric design, drainage, and right-of-way plans, using software like MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
  
• Coordinate roadway elements across all disciplines with the design and construction staff to create comprehensive value-added alternatives and solutions to preliminary or final design
  
• Work with other divisions to bring design models into various other software packages for miscellaneous use-cases including proposal efforts, estimating, surveying, machine guidance, etc.
  
• Primarily focus on large, complex projects that typically utilize alternative project delivery contracting methods (design-build, progressive design-build, CMGC, CMAR, etc.).
  
• Managing design tasks and, timelines while coordinating with other team members and stakeholders to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
  
• Providing technical guidance and support during the preconstruction and construction phases, ensuring the project adheres to the design specifications and safety standards.
  
• Working closely with project team, other engineers, clients, and regulatory agencies to ensure project alignment with requirements and goals.
  

• Education: Bachelor�s degree in civil engineering or a related field preferred.
  
• 10+ Years of Roadway Design Experience, including large heavy civil alternative delivery projects.
  
• Professional Engineer Certification Required.
  
• Expert-level experience with Bentley Design Software, including Open Roads Designer (ORD).
  
• Experience creating complex roadway design models that incorporate other disciplines (drainage, utilities, structures, etc.).
  
• Full understanding of highway design principles, including AASHTO and state design requirements and standards.
  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Experience in major roles on large, complex design-build projects (Design Manager, Roadway Discipline Lead, Segment Lead, etc.).
  
• Experience during the pursuit phase of alternative delivery projects and involvement with technical proposal development and writing.
  
• Experience with translating Bentley models into additional 3D modeling software including AGTEK, Trimble, Concept Station, etc.
  
• Experience with translating design data into Arc-GIS, Google Earth, etc.
  

• Location - This position will work, in person, preferably our Salt Lake City office supporting our National Pursuits and Preconstruction Group. Other office locations will be considered based on the candidate�s experience and qualifications.
  
• Travel - This role will be expected to travel to project locations and regional offices 35% of the time.
  
• Office environment - extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally. / Construction site environment - physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to high noise levels.
  

People are the most important asset at Ames Construction.

• Base salary range is $150,000 - $200,000 a year, which varies depending on many factors, including relevant experience, skills, and knowledge.
  
• This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.
  
• Ames� offers generous retirement benefits, including Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation and a 401k match.
  

Please apply on our Careers page (www.amesconstruction.com/careers/open-positions).

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Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.