Engineer E.I. - Transportation

SCHEMMER ASSOCIATES INC; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Life, short-term and long-term disabil

Paid time off (PTO) and parental leave

401(k) plan with employer match

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Schemmer Associates Inc. in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Transportation Engineer with 3–4 years of roadway design experience who is progressing toward professional licensure or has recently earned a P.E. license.

You will contribute to publicly funded transportation projects and coordinate with PMs and design leads. The role emphasizes proficiency with MicroStation OpenRoads Designer, detailed design work, and adherence to client and agency standards, while growing professionally in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• Approximately 3–4 years of transportation or roadway design experience.
• Engineer Intern (E.I./EIT) credential with progress toward P.E. licensure or recently earned P.E.
• Proficiency creating and editing roadway models in MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD).

Responsibilities

• Develop roadway models and design deliverables using MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Prepare horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, plan sheets, quantities, and drainage design.
• Perform transportation engineering design for publicly funded projects.
• Coordinate with project managers and design leads to understand project scope, requirements, schedules, and budgets.
• Produce accurate drawings and specifications that meet standards.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and outside agencies.
• Maintain organized project documentation and contribute to drafting and design standards.
• Support permitting, site entitlement coordination, and shop drawing reviews as needed.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

E.I./EIT credential or PE license in progress

Tools

MicroStation OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Lincoln - Lincoln, NE, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed,

Build the Future of Transportation with Schemmer

Schemmer is seeking a Transportation Engineer with 3–4 years of experience who is approaching professional licensure or has recently earned a P.E. license. This is an opportunity to take the next step in your career while contributing to meaningful roadway and publicly funded transportation projects.

What You’ll Do

• Develop roadway models and design deliverables using MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Prepare horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, plan sheets, quantities, and drainage design.
• Perform transportation engineering design for publicly funded projects.
• Coordinate with project managers and design leads to understand project scope, requirements, schedules, and budgets.
• Produce accurate drawings and specifications that meet professional, client, and agency standards.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and outside agencies.
• Maintain organized project documentation and contribute to drafting and design standards.
• Support permitting, site entitlement coordination, and shop drawing reviews as needed.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• Approximately 3–4 years of transportation or roadway design experience.
• Engineer Intern (E.I./EIT) credential with meaningful progress toward P.E. licensure, or a recently earned P.E. license.
• Demonstrated proficiency creating and editing roadway models in MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Working knowledge of civil engineering principles applicable to transportation projects.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to complete assignments efficiently, meet deadlines, and work within budgeted hours.

Why This Role

This position offers the chance to expand your technical capabilities, take ownership of increasingly complex design work, and continue progressing as a transportation engineering professional. You will contribute to projects that shape communities while collaborating with a team committed to quality, practical solutions, and professional growth.

Why Schemmer

Join a team that helps shape communities through impactful architecture and engineering projects. This marketing position earns a competitive salary.

• health, dental, and vision.
• Life, short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost.
• Paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off, and paid parental leave.
• A 401(k) plan with employer match, and educational reimbursement.

Beyond benefits, we offer a fun, relaxed culture with highly engaged employees and leaders who care.

Our core values—Develop Leaders, Build Community, Innovate, Go Above and Beyond, Demonstrate Excellence, and Own It—guide how we collaborate, serve clients, and succeed together.