Design Director jobs in Saint Petersburg, FL

Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play. We have also been recognized throughout the industry: we are the current ACEC/NC Large Firm of the Year (2023) and have been on the NC Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50 for seven years.

At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!

We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.

We are seeking a qualified individual who is passionate in leading and supporting the development of transportation design projects and plans. This position is part of our Civil Engineering Department in North Carolina. Projects will involve roadway/highway design, transportation management, municipal streets, and pedestrian facilities (greenways, multi-use trails).

The successful candidate for this position will receive a signing bonus equal to 10% of the annual salary given.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare construction documents, specifications, reports and studies
• Assist with project/contracting scoping, fee development, contract negotiations, and execution
• Perform designs for all types of roadway infrastructure projects based on AASHTO, NCDOT, and/or local municipalities design standards and criteria
• Interact with clients and public agencies
• Prepare and participate in public meetings and presentations.
• Train and review work of support staff
• Assists with project pursuits in providing technical expertise on proposals and marketing meetings

Skills and Qualifications:

• BSCE or BSCET degree with a minimum of 5 years of progressive design experience in all aspects of transportation design including roadway, traffic management, signing, pavement markings and utilities; or equivalent level of experience
• PE license required
• Advanced knowledge of and experience in roadway and transportation management design
• Advance knowledge of and experience with Microstation, Geopack, Corridor Modeling and Open Roads
• Knowledge of NCDOT design standards and practices and experience in project development workflow
• Strong engineering analysis and judgment
• Experience in managing and organizing multiple tasks and related disciplines
• Ability to train support staff
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• NCDOT design experience
• Survey experience and data management

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-verify.

A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.

Note: Signing bonus is not available to candidates that come through a recruiter.