Transportation Engineer - Schematic Design Engineer

About the Role

Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC (ICE) is seeking a dedicated and talented Schematic Design Engineer to join our team in Houston or San Antonio, Texas. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the design and development of innovative solutions that enhance the safety and efficiency of transportation infrastructure in the region.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Knowledge of preliminary and final roadway design
• Familiar with appropriate software used to design
• Experienced in preparing schematic designs for complex interchanges, urban freeways, rural highways, toll roads, county road, and city streets
• Familiar with TxDOT Roadway Design Manual and City of Houston design criteria
• 8–12 years of design and design management experience on transportation projects
• Must be a Texas Licensed Professional Engineer, or eligible for licensure within 6 months
• Experience with MicroStation required; GIS preferred; OpenRoads-DU experience is a plus
• TxDOT pre-certification in Roadway Design, Drainage Design, and Structures categories; pre-certification in all other categories a plus
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Good communication skills and ability to work with a team

Responsibilities

• Prepare scope of work and fee proposals for Preliminary Engineering/Schematics assignments
• Lead the planning, management, and delivery of surface transportation projects, with a primary focus on schematic development for highways and roadways
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, engaging regularly to understand needs, manage expectations, and ensure satisfaction throughout project delivery
• Direct multidisciplinary internal teams, including roadway, traffic, drainage, environmental, and structures, to deliver coordinated and technically sound design solutions
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and client requirements
• Guide the development of schematic design alternatives, alignment studies, preliminary layouts, and corridor level analysis
• Support production of technical documents, reports, presentations, and project deliverables
• Identify and mitigate project risks while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and proactive problem-solving
• Support business development activities, including client relationship management, proposal development, and pursuit strategy

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Predominantly involves up to 8 hours per day at a computer workstation, with occasional standing and walking
• May occasionally lift lightweight office supplies and materials, typically not exceeding 20 pounds
• Office environment is indoors, characterized by controlled temperatures and minimal exposure to adverse conditions
• During fieldwork, may be exposed to different environments with loud noise, dust, dirt, changing temperatures, and must be able to move skillfully around construction sites

Schedule

• ICE offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, allowing an unpaid hour for lunch daily
• Work schedules may vary according to the project schedule; some night and weekend work may be required

Benefits

ICE offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, insurance, retirement plans, education assistance, employee assistance programs, and paid time off, reflecting our commitment to supporting employees and their families.