Senior Transportation Engineer

About the role

The Senior Transportation Engineer will lead the development of transportation solutions that improve safety, mobility, and system performance across the Northwest. They will work on a wide range of planning, preliminary engineering, and conceptual design projects for MDT, FHWA, and local municipalities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a discipline lead for transportation engineering on projects of varying size and complexity.
• Plan, manage, and oversee all aspects of small- to medium-sized projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables on schedule and within budget.
• Lead the identification and evaluation of transportation improvement alternatives, considering safety, operations, and system performance.
• Guide the development of conceptual layouts, preliminary designs, and visualizations to effectively communicate project solutions.
• Provide direction on traffic operations, safety, and planning analyses, using modeling and simulation tools as appropriate to support decision-making.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with engineers, planners, clients, and agencies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, public agencies, and stakeholders through proactive communication and trusted service.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
• Oversight preparation of technical reports, calculations, and project documentation.
• Support marketing efforts, proposal development, and client growth strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (transportation emphasis preferred) or related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Montana, or ability to obtain within six (6) months.
• PTOE or RSP certification (or ability to obtain within six (6) months) preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in traffic and/or transportation engineering.
• Experience with MDT, FHWA, or local agency projects is highly desirable.
• Understanding of transportation analysis and simulation tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, and Vissim.
• Proficiency with design software including Civil 3D is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, managing teams, and coordinating with clients and agencies.
• Strong ability to apply engineering judgment to evaluate alternatives and develop practical transportation solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong technical writing abilities.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities. Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented mindset are essential.

Benefits

At RPA, our employee-owners are the cornerstone of our success. That is why we invest in you, your professional development, your community, and your future, celebrating both your work achievements and personal milestones. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Generous Retirement Plan: RPA contributes to your retirement future, with no match required, starting on day one.
• 100% Employee Owned: Our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) provides you with direct ownership in the company, aligning your success with ours.
• Competitive Salary and Bonuses: Enjoy a rewarding compensation structure including competitive base salary and company-wide bonus program.
• Flexible Work Environment: We support work-life balance with excellent leave policies, flexible schedules, and paid time over 40 hours per week.
• Professional Growth: We support and encourage professional development and involvement in civic/professional organizations and provide ample opportunity for career growth within RPA.