Transportation Engineer

About the role

Alta is looking for an Active Transportation Engineer to join our growing design team in our Atlanta office. This mid-career role is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about sustainable transportation in bike and pedestrian infrastructure and eager to advance their career.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering a variety of multimodal transportation projects, including complete streets, bikeway design, intersection improvements, ADA compliant and high function pedestrian facilities, and other innovative transportation solutions.
• Working on project tasks like geometric layout, grading, drainage, signing and striping, multi-disciplinary coordination, green infrastructure, construction staging, and more.
• Aid the Project Manager on day-to-day tasks by helping as a task lead or Assistant Project Manager.
• Developing high-quality design documents, including Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for bid-ready packages.
• Develop concept level alternatives that consider feasibility, use, and impacts.
• Participating in site visits to investigate existing conditions, observe construction activities, and inform design decisions.
• Leading and supporting project coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Become involved in technical write-ups, memos, scope and budgets, and schedule updates.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in transportation engineering or a related field, with a preference for experience in a consulting environment or public sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Civil 3D, or similar civil engineering software is a plus. Previous MicroStation, OpenRoads experience is preferred.
• Strong background in transportation design, including experience with multimodal transportation solutions, complete streets, bikeway design, pedestrian improvements, and related projects.
• Ability to design, manage, and deliver project tasks such as geometric layout, grading, drainage, green infrastructure, construction staging, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Prioritize leading or coordinating project tasks, managing competing priorities, and meeting deadlines and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with project management, including coordinating teams, preparing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
• Familiarity with Deltek VantagePoint or similar project management software.
• Willingness to travel as needed for site visits and client meetings.