Project Transportation Engineer

Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc., (AMT) is an ENR 500 A/E firm providing services in civil engineering, construction management and inspection, traffic and transportation design, water and wastewater systems, environmental and water resources, and landscape architecture. Transportation Engineer Location: Columbus, OH office. This position will support a variety of projects that may involve collection of data, existing condition and alternative analysis evaluation for engineering reports, development of horizontal and vertical alignments, performing cross section and superelevation design, roadside barrier design, ADA curb ramp design, roadway modeling, and MOT / traffic related plans. In addition to supporting projects in the Columbus, OH office, the candidate may be involved with other AMT offices and project opportunities. Work arrangement: Hybrid (Combination of Office and Remote). 2-3 days in the office is expected with flexibility to work remotely on other days. Candidate Requirements Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without employer sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship, either H1-B or OPT Based future sponsorship. Qualifications BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution. Minimum 5 years relevant experience. Ohio Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure required or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Knowledge of civil engineering design concepts. Experience performing design for roadway transportation projects, including cost estimating, specifications and highway plans for construction bid packages. Experience with transportation design standards. Experience with Microstation and Open Roads Designer (ORD). Prior work experience with ODOT required; prior work experience with City of Columbus preferred; prior work with other state DOTs is a plus. Experience in ORD intersection and roadway corridor modeling; AutoCad and/or Civil3D; GIS applications such as ArcGIS or Google Earth; SignCAD, AutoTurn (a plus). Completion of various ODOT prequalification courses (a plus). Experience with MS Office products including Word and Excel. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-wk, project managers, supervisors, and other team members. Why Join AMT? At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 70 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. As an employee‑owned firm, we are committed to providing a high‑performance ownership culture with competitive benefits and a supportive work environment. Competitive Benefit Package Tiered medical coverage Dental/Vision 401(k) – Generous 6% company match Employee Stock Ownership Short‑ and long‑term disability College savings plan Life insurance Paid time off Holidays Training/Certifications We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr AMT Engineering