Engineer E.I. - Transportation

SCHEMMER ASSOCIATES INC; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Schemmer Associates is seeking a Transportation Engineer in Omaha, NE, with 3–4 years of roadway design experience and a path toward P.E. licensure. The role focuses on creating detailed roadway models and design deliverables for publicly funded projects.

You will work with project managers and design leads to understand scope, schedules, and budgets, producing accurate drawings and meeting agency standards. Proficiency in ORD and MicroStation is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• 3–4 years of transportation or roadway design experience.
• EI/EIT credential with progress toward P.E. licensure or a PE license.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Transportation design

Detail-oriented

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EI/EIT or PE licensure progress

Tools

OpenRoads ORD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Omaha, NE 68154, Position Type: Full Time,

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.

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 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.

Qualifications: 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.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel occasionally to project sites and navigate construction areas.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
• Additional effort beyond 40 hours may occasionally be needed to meet project commitments.