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Transportation Engineer

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Job Description

Transportation Engineer


We are seeking a talented Transportation Engineer to join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative infrastructure solutions that improve mobility, safety, and the communities we serve. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of transportation projects while collaborating with experienced professionals.


Whether you're developing your technical skills or ready to move into project management or leadership, this position offers strong career growth, mentorship, and a clear path toward leadership or partnership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and support transportation infrastructure projects including roadways, intersections, highways, bridges, and multimodal facilities.

  • Perform roadway design, traffic analysis, corridor studies, and transportation planning.

  • Prepare engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and construction documents.

  • Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Synchro, HCS, and similar software.

  • Coordinate with civil, structural, environmental, survey, and planning teams.

  • Support or manage project schedules, budgets, scopes, and deliverables.

  • Communicate with clients, municipalities, DOT agencies, and regulatory organizations.

  • Assist with permitting, regulatory compliance, proposals, and business development.

  • Mentor junior engineering staff.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

  • EIT certification or PE license (or ability to obtain).

  • 2-10+ years of transportation engineering experience.

  • Experience with roadway design, traffic engineering, transportation planning, or municipal infrastructure.

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Synchro, HCS, or similar software.

  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

  • Interest in project management or leadership.

What We Offer

Career Growth
  • Advancement to Project Manager, Technical Lead, and Partnership.

  • Mentorship and continuing education support.

Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible scheduling and hybrid work options.

  • Collaborative, employee-focused culture.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary with performance bonuses.

  • 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

  • Generous PTO, paid holidays, and HSA/FSA options.

Collaborative Environment
  • Work alongside civil, structural, environmental, planning, and surveying professionals.

  • Diverse public and private transportation projects.

  • Open communication and a culture that encourages innovation.




Why Join Our Team?

Build a rewarding career while helping improve regional transportation systems. You'll work on projects ranging from local roadway improvements to large-scale infrastructure while receiving the mentorship, flexibility, and support needed for long-term success.


If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your updated resume to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io . You can also connect with me on LinkedIn:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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