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Transportation Project Engineer

United States, onsite

Field
Engineering, other disciplines
Location
United States
Work model
Onsite
Level
Mid
Pay
On request, ask us

About the role

This opportunity is ideal for a civil engineer who enjoys remaining actively involved in technical design while taking ownership of project deliverables.

What you would own

  • Perform hands-on roadway and transportation design for roadway, intersection, and corridor improvement projects.
  • Prepare roadway design plans, engineering calculations, quantity estimates, technical reports, and construction documents.
  • Develop roadway geometrics, alignments, and other transportation design elements using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, GEOPAK, and related software.
  • Prepare technical specifications, bid documents, and supporting project documentation.
  • Coordinate permitting and approvals with local and state transportation agencies, including GDOT, FDOT, and other applicable jurisdictions.
  • Take ownership of assigned engineering tasks and design deliverables, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
  • Collaborate with clients, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project delivery.
  • Participate in client meetings and provide technical guidance and recommendations.
  • Review engineering plans and design documents for accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable standards.
  • Support construction administration activities, including site visits and coordination with contractors.

What they are looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in transportation engineering and hands-on roadway design.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Strong experience preparing roadway plans, construction documents, and transportation design deliverables.
  • Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, GEOPAK, and/or InRoads.
  • Strong understanding of roadway geometrics, transportation design standards, and construction plan development.
  • Experience with roadway, intersection, corridor, or highway improvement projects.
  • Experience preparing engineering calculations, quantity estimates, technical reports, and construction documentation.
  • Knowledge of transportation permitting processes and coordination with transportation agencies.
  • Ability to independently manage technical assignments and coordinate project deliverables.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Experience That Would Be a Plus Experience working on GDOT, FDOT, or other state DOT transportation projects.
  • Experience managing roadway design deliverables from preliminary engineering through final construction plans.
  • Experience coordinating directly with transportation agencies and permitting authorities.
  • Experience with construction administration and contractor coordination.
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers or reviewing transportation design work.

What they offer

  • Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus.
  • Condensed workweek with Friday afternoons off.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Tuition assistance and continued education support.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Hands-on mentoring and technical training.

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