The Operations Engineer is part of the Roadway Operations and Maintenance Department. The individual is required to be competent in data collection and its consequent analysis to obtain efficient and practicable actions for the daily operations of the highway. This individual will report to the Operations Manager and will work closely with the C-suite management, engineers, employees, and external parties (contractors and consultants). He/she eventually will attend meetings with state and local officials.
Key Responsibilities:
Develops and monitors any operational improvements to be performed on the highway
Assists and controls, prepares, and manages any corrective action required to improve asset conditions
Assists management in the review and approval of all plans, payments, and change orders for contracts
Develops recommendations to address O&M concerns and work with the Operations and Maintenance teams as necessary to achieve resolution of the items
Provides technical information and support to other departments within the company to support their activities as they relate to the Operation and Maintenance of the project
Assists in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings and calculations, which may include supervising the production of these drawings when applicable for specific project
Performs data acquisition and analysis, research alternative design approaches, site conditions and/or regulatory agency specifications or regulations, and prepares material for reports and permit applications
Prepares business cases to assess the optimum alternative for different operations in the highway
Prepares any training required for the Maintenance Team required to enhance their duties
Supervises field project inspections during annual quality inspections, or as needed
Ensures full compliance with the CA’s O&M Measurement and Performance Table for the project
Actively promotes the safety of the department and the employees
Performs other job-related duties as needed
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill those duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Data Analytics or any related
1-3+ years of experience in construction/ roadway maintenance, or technical department in a major infrastructure developer are desirable
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Professional Qualities:
Effectively manages tasks and tight deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Must be very detail oriented and have analytical capabilities
Innovative and flexible mindset
Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure
Strong interpersonal communication, decision-making and resolution skills
Must be able to multitask, problem solve and prioritize, within a fast-paced environment
Computer Skills:
Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially within Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point, as well as PC based programs
ArcGIS experience desirable
CAD and/or MicroStation experience desirable
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regular travel required, may include occasional air travel
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit