Licensed Transportation Engineer - Roadway

About the role

The Licensed Transportation Engineer (PE) on our Roadway team plays a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of roadway projects of varying size and complexity. You will contribute technical expertise while also supporting project management activities and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the planning and design of roadway projects, including urban and rural highways, interchanges, and municipal roadways.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents in accordance with client and regulatory standards (e.g., DOT guidelines).
• Perform and oversee design calculations, including horizontal and vertical alignments, drainage considerations, and roadway geometrics.
• Develop cost estimates and assist with project budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (traffic, bridge, drainage, survey, and environmental) to deliver cohesive project solutions.
• Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and project teams throughout the project lifecycle, including participation in meetings and presentations.
• Support or lead project management efforts, including tracking progress, managing deliverables, and ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Conduct site visits and field observations to support design development and construction activities.

Qualifications

• You are passionate about working collaboratively with others, having ownership in the work you do, and using your talents to positively affect communities.
• You bring to the team a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, with an emphasis in transportation preferred, and a minimum of 4+ years of related engineering experience.
• You have experience with MicroStation OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD Civil 3D, and are registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Arkansas, or the ability to obtain within six months.
• You possess knowledge of municipal and DOT standards and procedures, strong communication skills, and the ability to contribute and work well on a team.

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

In addition to a competitive 401(k) match, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.