Civil Engineer - Transportation

apexcompanies; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Life, short & long-term disability

401k match

Tuition assistance

Cross-training opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

National firm with 70+ locations

Job summary

Apex Companies is seeking a Transportation Civil Engineer to join our Portland, Oregon team. You will design and oversee roadway projects, collaborating with engineers, PMs, and staff across disciplines to deliver safe, cost-efficient infrastructure.

The role requires a Civil/Transportation Engineering degree, PE license in OR/WA (or within 6 months), and 5+ years of design experience. Proficiency with CAD tools and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering.
• PE license in OR/WA or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 5+ years of design experience.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering with focus on roadway design.
• Proficient with MS Office and CAD software; roadway CAD and modeling experience required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment across disciplines.
• Experience in a Consulting Firm or Municipal Engineering Department.
• Familiarity with local development codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage moderate to large-scale roadway design projects.
• Perform design tasks for state and local public works projects.
• Self-manage tasks and coordinate with project managers.
• Mentor junior staff and lead delivery of projects.
• Coordinate with subconsultants and keep projects on schedule and budget.
• Prepare PS&E documents and write technical memos.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering

Professional Engineer License (PE) in Oregon and/or Washington

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation Inroads

Job description

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we're building more than a consulting and engineering firm-we're creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you'll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

We are currently seeking to add a Transportation Civil Engineer to our dynamic team in Portland, Oregon.

Our Transportation Civil Engineers perform civil engineering design work in a team environment, working with other engineers, project managers, and Apex staff across multiple service disciplines. The selected candidate will prepare and oversee various elements of design work including roadway sections; intersection layout and sight distance determination; construction staging & traffic control; signing & striping; ADA design; interchange layout; roadway drainage including hydraulic reports; alignment/right-of-way plans; temporary erosion control plans; site preparation plans; roadway profiles; and utility plans.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• As a key member of a roadway/highway design team, assist in the management of moderate to large-scale projects and independently manage smaller projects using local or AASHTO standards;
• Perform civil engineering design tasks associated with state and local municipal public works projects, and private development projects;
• Self-manage project tasks, effectively manage multiple assignments, and maintain active communication with project managers;
• Mentor and lead junior staff through delivery of projects;
• Effectively manage the following work elements:
• Day-to-day internal and external communication (verbal and written);
• Support and advise junior engineers and technical staff to develop PS&E documents;
• write reports and technical memos;
• coordinate with subconsultants, keep project on schedule and within budget, and keep client satisfied;
• Understand project scopes and budgets with support to project manager to maintain delivery within project success metrics;
• Participate and represent Apex in professional organizations and functions;
• Perform other duties as assigned. Duties may periodically include performing a variety of skilled professional tasks, manually or by use of computer-assisted drafting/design equipment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering
• Professional Engineer License (P.E) in Oregon and/or Washington, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• 5+ years of design experience
• A solid understanding of civil engineering with a focus on state or local government roadway design
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation Inroads, or other design software as appropriate; roadway CADD and modeling experience required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to work in fast paced environment across multiple disciplines and project types
• Flexibility and creativity in project approaches, and openness to learn and develop
• Experience Working in a Consulting Firm or Municipal Engineering Department
• Familiarity with local development codes and standards

Desirable Qualifications

• A strong background in road and highway design in Oregon and/or Washington
• Experience working in a Consulting Firm having delivered state and local agency PS&E projects
• Familiarity with the AASHTO, MUTCD, and ODOT/WSDOT Design Manuals

Why you'll love working for us:

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.
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