Transportation Design Engineer - Mid / Senior Level - CD0027

This engineer will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of transportation projects. The candidate will work mostly under or alongside a senior project manager on transportation projects by performing the following duties. It is anticipated that this engineer will have opportunities to manage a variety of transportation assignments. The position is located in our Lincoln, NE Office. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Uses computer assisted engineering design software/equipment to prepare engineering/design plans and documents, with preferred emphasis in MicroStation OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D. Preparation and modification of design criteria, designs, plans, specifications, opinions of probable costs, and reports for projects. Coordination of all design elements of a project including roadway design, traffic engineering, environmental mitigation, structural design, and drainage design, particularly in development of design surface modeling. Assist with or establish design-fee budgets, estimating, scoping, and marketing strategies for proposed design projects. Support business development efforts by assisting with proposal development, client outreach, and identification of new project opportunities for local clients including the City of Lincoln and Lancaster County. Responsible for assisting with the creation of project schedules for design projects. Will work on several projects at any one time and prioritize schedules and deadlines for projects. Instruct and assist designers/technicians with project designs and construction document production. Responsible for ensuring project team quality system tasks are followed as defined in FHU’s quality manual. Mentor other Junior Engineers and Designers in projects and tasks. Responsible for coordinating design engineering assistance during construction including answering construction related requests for information, revision to design during construction, and shop drawing review. Responsible for coordinating with project clients to meet budget, schedule, quality, and overall project goals on projects for municipal and NDOT clients. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year college or university required. Experience in MicroStation OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D is desired with emphasis in surface modeling. 5 to 10+ years Transportation Engineering experience including but not limited to roadway, highway, interchange, and equivalent transportation design engineering. Ability to multi-task several projects at one time while staying on budget and on schedule. Ability to write reports and business correspondence and use tools such as MS Excel and MS Word. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public including the use of PowerPoint. Experience in development of roadway plans, specifications, and opinions of probable costs. Nebraska PE (or ability to obtain via reciprocity) is required. Ability to travel (by car, public transit, or other means) for work-related tasks. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience. Mid-Level (5-10 years’ experience) range: $85,000 – $125,000 Senior (10+ years’ experience) range: $125,000 - $175,000 Application Deadline: 3/5/2026 At FHU we seek to provide a benefits package that helps our team maintain a healthy work-life balance - a concept that is a guiding principle for us. Employees enjoy benefits including: Medical/RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability; all of which FHU contributes a significant portion towards or, for some plans, covers 100% of the premiums Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs 401(k) with employer match and discretionary Profit Sharing Adoption Assistance program Flexible schedules and options for remote work are available but may not be conducive to every employee and position. Professional and career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for continuing education. Support of employee participation in professional and technical societies & various civic organizations. Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees. This position is eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus plan. FHU Employees are encouraged to participate in a variety of internal committees which include groups such as the Technology Committee, CAD Committee, FHUlanthropy Committee and the FHUn Committee, which plans multiple events that keep energy (and bragging rights) high and helps us remain a tight-knit team. We also enjoy many opportunities to socialize at various FHU sponsored events throughout the year. #J-18808-Ljbffr Felsburg Holt & Ullevig