Transportation Engineer, PE
Position Summary
The Transportation Engineer, PE supports the design and delivery of roadway and transportation infrastructure projects in Texas. This role contributes to project planning, engineering design, and coordination efforts while working closely with project managers, technical specialists, and clients to deliver high-quality, compliant transportation solutions.
Essential Job Functions
- Perform geometric design of roadways, including roadway hydrology and hydraulics, signage and pavement markings, and traffic control plans.
- Develop engineering studies, schematic designs, and final design documents for highways, intersections, and roadways, including plans, specifications, and estimates.
- Assess project requirements and collaborate with the Project Manager to define and manage scope, budget, schedule, and staffing needs.
- Serve as a Support Manager and lead assigned tasks under indefinite deliverable and program management contracts.
- Direct, assign, and review work of project design team members and coordinate project documentation internally and externally.
- Ensure adherence to company QA/QC procedures and applicable engineering standards.
- Manage and mentor junior engineering staff.
- Assist with proposal development, client pursuits, and identification of potential teaming opportunities.
- Participate in meetings with clients and project stakeholders as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant transportation engineering experience.
- Proficiency with MicroStation.
- Familiarity with applicable transportation engineering manuals, standards, and regulations.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multitasking, deadline-driven environment.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with TxDOT and local Texas municipalities.
- Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer.
- Experience assisting with proposal writing and business development efforts.
- Experience with the design of a variety of project types including reconstruction, widening, operational, safety, multi-modal, and maintenance projects.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to perform field observations and site visits as required.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors
- Primarily office-based work environment with periodic field visits.
- Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions during site visits.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team setting.
Additional Information
- Employment Type: Full-time, regular position.
- Work Location: Plano, Texas.
- Travel Requirements: Periodic travel anticipated, approximately 25% or more.
- Work Schedule: Standard business hours with flexibility based on project needs.
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
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