Transportation Engineer

About the role

Apex Companies is a fast-growing consulting and engineering firm ranked among the fastest-growing in the AEC industry by the Zweig Group. We invest in employee development at every career stage, offering autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to work on projects that shape communities and protect the environment. All positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, and this role includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus subject to program terms.

We are seeking a Transportation Civil Engineer to join our dynamic team in Portland, Oregon. In this role, you will perform civil engineering design work in a collaborative team environment, preparing and overseeing design elements including roadway sections, intersection layout, sight distance determination, construction staging, traffic control, signing and striping, ADA design, interchange layout, roadway drainage and hydraulic reports, alignment and right-of-way plans, temporary erosion control plans, site preparation plans, roadway profiles, and utility plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of moderate to large-scale projects and independently manage smaller projects using local or AASHTO standards as a key member of a roadway/highway design team.
• Perform civil engineering design tasks for state and local municipal public works projects and private development projects.
• Self-manage project tasks, effectively manage multiple assignments, and maintain active communication with project managers.
• Mentor and lead junior staff through project delivery.
• Manage day-to-day internal and external communication (verbal and written).
• Support and advise junior engineers and technical staff to develop PS&E documents.
• Write reports and technical memos.
• Coordinate with subconsultants, keep projects on schedule and within budget, and maintain client satisfaction.
• Understand project scopes and budgets, supporting the project manager to maintain delivery within project success metrics.
• Participate and represent Apex in professional organizations and functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include skilled professional tasks manually or using computer-assisted drafting/design equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering.
• Professional Engineer License (P.E.) in Oregon and/or Washington, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• 3+ years of design experience.
• Solid understanding of civil engineering with a focus on state or local government roadway design.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation InRoads, or other appropriate design software; roadway CADD and modeling experience required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple disciplines and project types.
• Flexibility and creativity in project approaches, with openness to learn and develop.
• Experience working in a consulting firm or municipal engineering department.
• Familiarity with local development codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Strong background in road and highway design in Oregon and/or Washington.
• Experience working in a consulting firm delivering state and local agency PS&E projects.
• Familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, and ODOT/WSDOT Design Manuals.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match and tuition assistance.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Collaboration with top industry professionals across a 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations.

Pay

All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities. This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.