Transportation Design and Planning Engineer

Transportation Design & Planning EngineerHours worked over 40 in a week are paid at the usual hourly rate or can be banked as additional PTO. At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from a company that values people as our greatest resource and recognizes our responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking a Transportation Design & Planning Engineer with experience in transportation engineering and planning to support and help lead active transportation, trail, and multimodal projects across Utah and the Intermountain West. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys both technical design and planning-level work, and who is passionate about improving mobility, connectivity, and quality of life through trails, shared-use paths, and complete streets.Core ResponsibilitiesLead and support the planning and design of active transportation facilities, including shared-use paths, trails, bike lanes, and complete streetsContribute to corridor studies, concept studies, active transportation plans, feasibility studies, and NEPA/PEL-related planning effortsPrepare technical memoranda, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation and trail projectsApply AASHTO, UDOT, and local agency design standards to develop safe, efficient, and constructible solutionsCoordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including traffic, drainage, roadway, structures, utilities, and right-of-waySupport project management activities, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality controlAnalyze transportation, land use, and mobility data to inform planning recommendations and design decisionsAssist with and participate in public and stakeholder engagement efforts, including meetings, workshops, and presentationsCommunicate technical information clearly through strong written deliverables and verbal presentationsMentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environmentSupport client relationships and business development efforts as appropriateQualifications, Skills, and CompetenciesBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (required)Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah (required)5–10 years of experience in transportation engineering and/or planningExperience working on active transportation, trails, or multimodal projectsStrong understanding of AASHTO design guidelines, particularly for bicycle and pedestrian facilitiesProficiency in Civil 3D, OpenRoads, or similar design softwareExperience preparing technical reports, studies, and design documentationStrong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to clients, stakeholders, and public audiencesAbility to work across both planning and design phases of projectsSelf-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a team environmentPreferred QualificationsExperience working directly with UDOT or on UDOT-funded projectsExperience with trail planning and design, including alignment development and user experience considerationsBackground in corridor planning, active transportation plans, or multimodal network developmentExperience working with state DOTs, MPOs, and/or local agenciesInterest in innovative mobility solutions and emerging best practices in active transportationExperience supporting public involvement and stakeholder coordinationExperience mentoring junior staffWhy Would a Candidate Want This Job?At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insuranceGenerous paid time off401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%Professional development opportunities including in-house trainingPaid professional organization membership and professional licensureEqual Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status