Engineer - Transportation

Schemmer; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Schemmer is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer with an active P.E. license to lead roadway design on publicly funded projects in Omaha, NE. You will deliver complex design work, review drawings, and mentor junior staff while maintaining project documentation.

You will develop roadway models in MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD), prepare alignments and plan sheets, and coordinate with project managers and agencies to meet schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Experience in transportation/roadway design with independent responsibility for complex design assignments and coordinated deliverables.
• Proficient in MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD) modeling.
• Strong communication, mentoring, and ability to manage design deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and review roadway models and design deliverables using MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Prepare and review horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, plan sheets, quantities, and drainage design.
• Perform complex transportation engineering design for publicly funded projects, applying independent engineering judgment to develop practical solutions.
• Coordinate with project managers and designers to define design tasks, resolve technical issues, and deliver work within project scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Perform quality-control reviews of drawings and specifications for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with standards.
• Communicate technical recommendations and coordinate design requirements with internal teams, clients, and outside agencies.
• Provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers and designers while maintaining organized project documentation and supporting drafting and design standards.
• Support permitting, site entitlement coordination, and shop drawing reviews as needed.

Skills

P.E. license

Roadway design

Technical communication

Mentoring

Leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Job description

Build the Future of Transportation with SchemmerSchemmer is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer with an active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and a strong background in roadway design. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, take ownership of design delivery, and contribute to meaningful roadway and publicly funded transportation projects.You will collaborate with project managers and designers to deliver complex transportation assignments, exercise independent engineering judgment, and provide technical guidance to less-experienced team members. The ideal candidate is an accomplished transportation engineer who can confidently develop, manage, and review roadway models in MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD).What You’ll DoDevelop, manage, and review roadway models and design deliverables using MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD).Prepare and review horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, plan sheets, quantities, and drainage design.Perform complex transportation engineering design for publicly funded projects, applying independent engineering judgment to develop practical solutions.Coordinate with project managers and designers to define design tasks, resolve technical issues, and deliver work within project scope, schedules, and budgets.Perform quality-control reviews of drawings and specifications for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with professional, client, and agency standards.Communicate technical recommendations and coordinate design requirements with internal teams, clients, and outside agencies.Provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers and designers while maintaining organized project documentation and supporting 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.Demonstrated transportation or roadway design experience, including independent responsibility for complex design assignments and coordinated design deliverables.Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.Advanced proficiency developing, managing, and reviewing roadway models in MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD).Strong knowledge of transportation engineering principles, applicable design standards, and agency requirements, with the ability to apply sound engineering judgment.Strong technical communication, quality-control, organization, and mentoring skills.Ability to manage design priorities, coordinate the work of contributing team members, and meet deadlines within budgeted hours.Why This RoleThis position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise to challenging transportation projects, take ownership of complex design work, and help develop the next generation of engineers and designers. You will contribute to projects that shape communities while collaborating with a team committed to quality, practical solutions, and continued professional growth.Additional RequirementsAbility 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.ApplyIf you are an experienced licensed P.E. ready to bring your transportation design expertise, strong MicroStation ORD modeling skills, and technical leadership to a collaborative project team, we encourage you to apply.