Transportation Project Engineer I/II

About the role

This role is built for someone hungry for knowledge, ready to make a real difference, and excited to bring genuine attention to every project — no matter how early in your career you're starting.

Responsibilities

• Help design and develop transportation projects — roadways, intersections, pedestrian facilities, traffic improvements — the everyday infrastructure people rely on without even thinking about it
• Build engineering drawings, plans, and 3D models using CAD software (MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D)
• Run engineering calculations covering alignments, grading, drainage, quantities, and traffic control layouts
• Support project documents like cost estimates, technical reports, design summaries, and bid packages
• Get out of the office for field visits — data collection, condition assessments, surveying coordination, construction observation
• Team up with senior engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary groups to build real design solutions
• Prepare IDOT, LPA, or municipal submittals and keep everything aligned with design standards
• Dig into topographic surveys, geotechnical reports, environmental documents, and utility data
• Coordinate with clients, utility companies, and permitting agencies as needed
• Contribute to internal QA/QC processes, documentation, and design reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 0–5 years of experience in transportation, roadway, or municipal infrastructure design — genuinely open to candidates just starting out
• Familiarity with MicroStation/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus
• A grasp of geometric design principles, drainage, traffic control, and plan development
• Comfort assisting with design calculations, drawings, cost estimates, and technical documentation
• EIT/FE preferred at the entry level (required for Engineer II); PE-track candidates strongly preferred as you grow
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills — independence will come naturally as your experience builds
• Familiarity with DOT, LPA, or municipal design standards is a bonus, not a requirement

Skills

• Familiarity with DOT, LPA, or municipal design standards is a bonus, not a requirement

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401K
• Bonus program
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development

Pay & Wage Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.