Engineer (PE) - Transportation

Houston Engineering Inc.; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 96,581 - 118,044; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Houston Engineering Inc. is seeking a Transportation Engineer to lead engineering teams in planning and designing roadway systems across the Midwest. The successful candidate will manage various transportation projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local specifications from environmental planning through construction. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a state engineer license. Benefits include competitive pay, bonuses, health insurance, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• State Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with state DOT and county highway projects preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead project activities throughout the life cycle of projects.
• Prepare and oversee detailed engineering analyses.
• Collaborate effectively with project teams to complete projects.
• Assist in client contact and communications.

Skills

Project Management

Transportation Engineering

Collaboration

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI), is a full-service civil engineering, surveying, environmental, and technology solutions consulting firm with multiple locations throughout the Midwest. Having been in business since 1968, we have provided outstanding client service and effectively managed our business strategy resulting in sustained growth. Our commitment continues to be meeting our clients’ needs and providing a productive and fun atmosphere for our employees.

As an experienced Transportation Engineer at Houston Engineering, you will lead a team of engineers to help plan and design safe, smooth and efficient roadway systems for communities across the Midwest. You will manage a variety of transportation projects with successful delivery from the environmental stage through construction while assuring designs are in accordance with Federal, State and Local specifications. You will also play an active role in growing and expanding transportation services.

Job Description

• Effectively lead project activities through the life cycle of projects.
• Prepare and oversee detailed engineering analyses, schedules, technical reports, etc.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with project teams such as CAD designers, engineers, subcontractors to complete projects safely, on time, and with high quality.
• Create and foster a project team culture of superior service for the customer.
• Assist in client contact and communications.
• Projects you’ll work on will vary, however some common ones may include traffic planning, roadway and railway design, geometric layout, drainage analysis, erosion control, and/or environmental clearance coordination. The projects you work on may also be Federal, State, County and municipal roadways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• State Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain with 6 months.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with state DOT and county highway projects preferred.
• Experience operation AutoCAD, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Benefits of Joining HEI

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay and significate annual bonuses. The estimated rate of pay is $96,581 - $118,044 depending on experience. Other benefits include employee paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA, FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.