Engineer E.I. - Transportation

Schemmer; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Schemmer is seeking a Transportation Engineer in Lincoln, NE, with 3–4 years of roadway design experience. You will develop roadway models using MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and prepare alignments, plan sheets, quantities, and drainage design for publicly funded projects.

You will collaborate with project managers to understand scope, schedules, and budgets, producing accurate drawings and documentation while pursuing PE licensure and maintaining high-quality deliverables.

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 meaningful progress toward P.E. licensure, or a recently earned P.E. license.
• 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, organization, and follow-through.

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 scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Produce drawings and specifications that meet standards; maintain project documentation.

Skills

Transportation design

Coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer Intern (E.I./EIT) credential / PE progress

Tools

MicroStation ORD

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Build the Future of Transportation with SchemmerSchemmer 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.You will work alongside experienced project managers and design leads, develop increasingly complex assignments, and play an important role in producing accurate, high-quality design deliverables. The ideal candidate is a capable transportation designer who can confidently build and manage roadway models in MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD).What You’ll DoDevelop 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 BringBachelor’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 RoleThis 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 SchemmerJoin a team that helps shape communities through impactful architecture and engineering projects. This marketing position earns a competitive salary. We also offer outstanding benefits, including 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.