Project Engineer - Transportation - GA

Job Description

Job Description

PROJECT ENGINEER - HIGHWAYS, ROADS & STREETS

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE LINE

GEORGIA

POSITION SUMMARY

Spicer Group is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Transportation Service Line. This Project Engineer will be responsible for producing designs for a variety of transportation infrastructure projects including major highways, roadways, and a variety of related infrastructure. This Project Engineer will play an essential role by joining our highly skilled and experienced team of Transportation Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Technicians to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. They’ll be tasked with the opportunity to utilize their technical expertise by conducting feasibility studies, project cost estimates, creating and preparing engineering plans, specifications, and technical calculations. Additionally, they can expect to visit client construction sites, attend client and project meetings, and perform project research to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

THE COMPANY

Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. With offices in Georgia, Michigan, and Ohio, Spicer Group continues to expand its geographic footprint. We are committed to providing our teams with technical support throughout these offices to continually build upon our success year after year. Spicer Group is committed to maintaining its tightly held private ownership, with no interest in selling to larger AEC firms. This commitment provides significant ownership opportunities for high performers and people that uphold our core values and build successful teams. Spicer Group was given the prestigious 2026 Circle of Excellence Platinum Award, recognized by PSMJ.

Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values.

Spicer Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• 401(k)-match program
• Paid Holidays
• Sick and Vacation Days
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Excellent Working Conditions
• Work-Life Balance
• Fitness Reimbursement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and contribute to the design and development of transportation infrastructure projects, including major highways, roadways, and a variety of related infrastructure
• Coordinate with design teams to prepare and develop engineering plans, specifications, and technical calculations 
• Utilize engineering software tools such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D and MicroStation/ORD to develop project designs and provide technical expertise for design modeling
• Apply advanced knowledge in transportation roadway design to develop creative, efficient solutions
• Use critical thinking skills when encountering complex problems within plan sets involving roads, drainage, traffic, signing, pavement markings, sidewalk ramps, curbs, traffic maintenance and more that need resolving
• Provide technical guidance and support to Design Engineers, technical staff, and project team members
• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare project cost estimates
• Perform client construction site visits and inspections to monitor project progress and ensure compliance with design specifications, standards, and regulations throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and engineers to ensure project objectives are met
• Attend client and project meetings
• Work closely with Project Managers on project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• Prioritize tasks and displays accountability to the project team to deliver high quality projects
• Assist marketing team with generating a project proposal

Physical presence is an essential function of this job. The list of specific duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a logical assignment to the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 4 years of civil engineering experience
• 2+ years of experience in transportation roadway infrastructure projects
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MicroStation/ORD, and Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively with clients

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) license within a year of being hired

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at  EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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