Senior Transportation Engineer

Location: Houston, TX 77056 Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Work Arrangement: On-Site Salary: $150,000–$185,000 annually License Required: Texas Professional Engineer (PE) Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Engineer to lead roadway design and plan-production efforts for transportation projects. This role is well suited for a licensed PE who enjoys staying technically involved while also contributing to project oversight, quality control, and client coordination. Responsibilities Lead and support roadway schematic and final PS&E design Develop horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway geometry, intersections, ramps, and traffic control plans Prepare construction plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates in accordance with DOT standards Perform highway drainage analysis Coordinate with supporting disciplines, including traffic, lighting, electrical, signalization, ITS, and tolling Review engineering plans, reports, and technical deliverables for quality and accuracy Conduct field visits as needed Work closely with clients, internal teams, and subconsultants Support proposals, client pursuits, and other business development efforts Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; master’s degree is a plus 6–15 years of transportation or roadway engineering experience At least five years of roadway, transportation, or bridge plan-production experience Experience delivering projects under TxDOT, GDOT, VDOT, or similar state DOT standards Texas PE license or the ability to obtain one within two months Proficiency in MicroStation V8i and GEOPAK Open Roads experience is a plus Strong understanding of roadway schematics, PS&E, alignments, profiles, intersections, ramps, and traffic control plans Ability to interpret survey information, specifications, standard drawings, maps, and other technical documentation Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Comfortable working in a collaborative, hands-on design and production environment This is an opportunity for an experienced transportation engineer to remain involved in technical design while taking on broader responsibilities in project delivery, QA/QC, and client support. #J-18808-Ljbffr