CEI Senior Project Engineer

Metric Engineering offers a stable, competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, casual culture that values hands-on problem solving and local impact. This onsite Senior Project Engineer role supports Metric's ITS CEI team in Central Florida, based in Lake Mary, with a salary range of $175,000 to $208,000 per year. A Florida-licensed Professional Engineer with at least six years of highway construction engineering experience, including five years in ITS, is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off (vacation, PTO, and holidays)
• Education and licensing reimbursements
• Life insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Unique, casual company culture
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Direct highly complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection programs.
• Interpret and monitor construction schedules, field progress, and contractor performance.
• Manage field changes, change orders, claims, public complaints, and project documentation.
• Review inspection Daily Work Reports, approve estimates, use FDOT PrC and Materials Acceptance Certification systems, and prepare monthly FDOT status reports.
• Manage construction contracts and take ownership of the project completion process, from pre-construction conference through final acceptance.
• Assign and oversee work performed by administrative staff, Project Administrators, Contract Support Specialists, and Inspectors.
• Manage CEI project budgets, staffing needs, and time tracking requirements.
• Participate in marketing efforts and assist with future CEI pursuits for FDOT, CFX, and local municipalities.

Requirements

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
• Minimum of six (6) years of ITS, traffic operations, and highway construction engineering experience.
• FDOT Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification.
• CTQP Final Estimates Level 1 and Level 2 certifications.
• Ability to obtain/pass CTQP Quality Control Manager certification, if not already certified.
• Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and construction administration skills.

Technologies

• FDOT PrC
• Materials Acceptance Certification systems

About Metric Engineering

Metric Engineering, Inc. was founded in 1976 to provide personalized consulting engineering services. Today, it is a leading firm in civil and transportation projects, having completed numerous large and complex transportation initiatives across the United States and abroad. The firm supports a multidisciplinary workforce and regional offices that enable strong local responsiveness and a diversified technical base, serving local, county, state, and foreign governments as well as private-sector clients.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.