Multimodal Transportation Design Engineer II (Hybrid)

Alta Planning + Design; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision coverage

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO 21 days

Holidays 11

Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability

Wellness reimbursement

Travel stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Alta Planning + Design seeks an Engineering Designer II for our Atlanta office. This production-level role focuses on design of sustainable transportation projects, including bikeway and streetscape design, with opportunities to grow as a transportation engineering professional.

Qualified candidates have 2–5 years in civil engineering, proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads, and a passion for active transportation.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a Civil Engineer in a consulting environment or at government entity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a related field of study.
• Proficient in MicroStation Connect and OpenRoads Designer.
• Experience in, or knowledge of, the field of active transportation and street design.
• Demonstrated understanding and/or experience in preparation of exhibits, concept drawings, and Plans, Specifications and Estimates packages for transportation projects.
• Ability to collaborate with staff members across the company and manage internal team expectations.
• Interest in developing multimodal transportation skills, design proficiency, problem solving skills, and all-around civil transportation proficiency.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tasks on multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and analytic skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Multidisciplinary Project Delivery: Collaborate with a team of planners, landscape architects, and engineers to deliver multimodal projects, including quick-build intersections, complex bikeway designs, complete streets, and trails.
• Design & Technical Responsibilities: Manage various design tasks such as geometric layout, grading, storm drainage, green infrastructure, signing and striping, and traffic control plans for bicycle, pedestrian, and multimodal projects of all scales.
• Site Visits & Construction Oversight: Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions and monitor construction progress, ensuring that designs are executed according to specifications.
• Project Coordination & Client Interaction: Participate in or lead project coordination meetings, assist in client and sub-consultant communications, and contribute to the preparation of bid-ready Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) packages.
• Proposal & Planning Support: Support project pursuits by writing scopes of work, preparing fee estimates, and creating technical graphics, while also contributing to grant applications, feasibility studies, and planning documents.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Transportation Engineering

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Active Transportation

PS&E Packages

Collaboration

Multimodal Design

Project Management

Excel/Word

Professional Ethics

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Eng

Master’s in Civil/Transportation Eng (Preferred)

Tools

GEOPAK

InRoads

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Deltek Vision

Job description

Alta Planning + Design seeks an Engineering Designer II for our Atlanta office. This production-level role focuses on design of sustainable transportation projects, including bikeway and streetscape design, with opportunities to grow as a transportation engineering professional.

Qualified candidates have 2–5 years in civil engineering, proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads, and a passion for active transportation.