Transportation Engineer (PE)

Ardurra is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Transportation Project Engineer to join our growing Transportation team. This role focuses on the planning, design, and delivery of highway and local roadway projects for public sector clients including state DOTs, counties, and municipalities.

About the role

The ideal candidate is a strong technical contributor with experience in roadway design and a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions that improve mobility, safety, and community connectivity. Position is available out of Salt Lake City, Utah; Boise, Idaho; Spokane, Washington; or Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the geometric design of highways, arterials, collectors, and local roadways
• Prepare detailed construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates (PS&E)
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments, typical sections, and cross sections
• Perform drainage design coordination and grading tied to roadway improvements
• Utilize design software to produce 3D roadway models and plan sets
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including traffic, drainage, utilities, geotechnical, and structures
• Ensure designs comply with AASHTO, MUTCD, and applicable state/local DOT standards
• Support client coordination, project scheduling, and task management
• Review plans and calculations for quality assurance and adherence to standards
• Provide construction support, including RFIs, submittal reviews, and field coordination

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (required or ability to obtain within 6 months if already licensed in another state)
• 5-15+ years of experience in transportation/roadway engineering design
• Proficiency in roadway design software including AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
• Experience developing plan & profile sheets, cross sections, and corridor models
• Strong understanding of AASHTO design guidelines and state DOT standards
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on DOT-funded or municipal roadway projects
• Familiarity with additional tools such as MicroStation, Bluebeam, Synchro or traffic analysis tools, and GIS applications (ArcGIS)
• Experience with stormwater design and roadway drainage integration
• Knowledge of utility coordination and right-of-way considerations
• Prior experience serving as task lead or deputy project manager
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Pay

$95,000 - $150,000

Benefits

Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. Our people-centric culture values individuals, supports professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths, and provides tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work. Benefits include positive time-off programs and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.