Civil Engineer – Transportation Project Engineer

Jobtailor; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Anchorage, Alaska is seeking a seasoned Civil Engineer to lead surface transportation projects from early design through final plans and advertising. The role requires coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality engineering documents.

Candidates should have AutoCAD and Civil 3D expertise, strong communication, and the ability to travel within Alaska for site visits. A PE license or the ability to obtain one within six months is essential.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• PE registration in Alaska or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• At least 5 years of civil engineering experience.
• Transportation/roadway design experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and coordinate with clients and subconsultants.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, plus other engineering software.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation projects from preliminary design to final plans and advertising.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, survey, utility teams.
• Prepare plans, specs, estimates, calculations, and design reports.
• Support construction administration and site inspections.
• Assist with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Occasionally travel within Alaska for site visits.

Skills

Civil Eng

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

Teamwork

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for public and private surface transportation and similar infrastructure improvements – including preliminary engineering & field reconnaissance thru final design & advertising.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, including civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, survey, utility, traffic, hydrology, electrical, right-of-way, and construction personnel.
• Prepare and oversee production of engineering deliverables, including plans, specifications, estimates, calculations, design reports, and other technical documents.
• Support construction administration and inspection efforts.
• Contribute to project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, EITs, designers, and technical staff.
• Occasionally travel within Alaska for site visits and progress inspections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering from an ABET accredited school
• Professional Civil Engineer registration in Alaska, or current PE registration in Civil Engineering from another U.S. jurisdiction with the ability to obtain Alaska registration within 6 months of hire
• At least 5 years of relevant professional civil engineering experience
• Transportation, roadway, or highway design experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and coordinate with clients, agencies, subconsultants, and internal project teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, as well as other engineering software applications
• Excellent time management skills, and ability to produce accurate, efficient work within budget and time constraints
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel for inspection, site assessments, and project coordination
• Some overnight or multi-day trips may be required.
• Valid U.S. drivers’ license and good driving record required.