Transportation Engineering

Active Transportation Engineer
Alta is looking for an Active Transportation Engineer to join our growing design team in our Durham office. This mid-career role is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about sustainable transportation in bike and pedestrian infrastructure and eager to advance their career. In this position, you will work on a wide variety of projects focused on transforming communities through multimodal transportation solutions, including complete street reconfigurations, bikeway designs, complex trails, intersection improvements, ADA compliant and high function pedestrian facilities and other innovative transportation solutions. You'll work on both large- and small-scale projects and contribute to plans and designs that make a real impact on the safety and accessibility of communities across North Carolina and the country. In this role, you'll collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of engineers, landscape architects, planners, graphics designers, outreach specialists, and data analysts while performing task lead and Assistant Project Management roles. You will mentor entry level staff and have the opportunity to have meaningful contribution in training, onboarding, and process improvement. If you are looking for a chance to grow your skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment and contribute to meaningful transportation projects, apply with Alta today!
Alta is a mission-driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people-centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions. Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent nearly 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Designing and delivering a variety of multimodal transportation projects, including complete streets, bikeway design, intersection improvements, ADA compliant and high function pedestrian facilities, and other innovative transportation solutions.
Working on project tasks like geometric layout, grading, drainage, signing and striping, multi-disciplinary coordination, green infrastructure, construction staging, and more.
Assist the Project Manager on day to day task by helping as a task lead or Assistant Project Manager
Developing high-quality design documents, including Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for bid-ready packages.
Participating in site visits to investigate existing conditions, observe construction activities, and inform design decisions.
Leading and supporting project coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
Begin to assist the Project Manager with technical write-ups, memos, scope and budgets, and schedule updates.
5-7 years of experience in transportation engineering or a related field, with a preference for experience in a consulting environment or public sector.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Civil 3D, or similar civil engineering software is a plus. Strong background in transportation design, including experience with multimodal transportation solutions, complete streets, bikeway design, pedestrian improvements, and related projects.
• Ability to design, manage, and deliver project tasks such as geometric layout, grading, drainage, green infrastructure, construction staging, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to lead or coordinate project tasks, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines and budget constraints.

Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with project management, including coordinating teams, preparing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
Familiarity with Deltek VantagePoint or similar project management software.
Willingness to travel as needed for site visits and client meetings
Flexible Schedule Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.
Benefits Alta offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees:

• Medical : PPO or HSA medical plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost
• Dental/Vision : PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost
• Life Insurance : Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
• Holidays : 11 total company paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
• Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities

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