Professional Engineer - Roadway

Horrocks; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Generous paid time off

401(k) with match of up to 6%

Professional development opportunities

Paid professional organization dues

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Professional Engineer for Roadway to lead diverse transportation projects from concept through final design and delivery. The role emphasizes ownership of scope, schedule, and client coordination, with mentorship and varied project opportunities.

You will contribute to freeway and highway design, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with DOT standards while advancing your professional growth within a collaborative engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineering license in state of employment or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• 5-10 years of experience in roadway transportation engineering.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary project teams.
• Solid background in AASHTO roadway geometric design criteria.
• Proficiency using Bentley and/or Autodesk civil design software.
• Knowledge of DOT standards and plan preparation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of freeways, interstate highways, interchanges, urban and rural roadways, and shared-use trails.
• Prepare studies, reports, memos, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of transportation projects.
• Work under the direction of a Project Manager to lead the roadway design discipline and to coordinate and integrate the other associated design disciplines on projects.
• Support project managers with client relations, stakeholder coordination, and sub consultant management.
• Take ownership of projects from start to finish, with attention to quality, budget and schedule.
• Interface with coworkers to achieve shared success

Skills

Roadway design

AASHTO criteria

MS Office

Project coordination

Client relations

Team leadership

5-10 years experience

Licensure

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley software

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

Description

Department: Transportation

Location: Denver, CO

Unmatched Comp Time Policy

Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

About Horrocks

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Professional Engineer for Roadway, you will be responsible for a variety of projects, taking ownership from start to finish.

Growth here isn't one-size-fits-all. Whether you're aiming toward Project Management, deeper technical specialization, or something in between, we shape that path around you, backed by mentorship and real project variety to get you there.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of freeways, interstate highways, interchanges, urban and rural roadways, and shared-use trails
• Prepare studies, reports, memos, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of transportation projects
• Work under the direction of a Project Manager to lead the roadway design discipline and to coordinate and integrate the other associated design disciplines on projects
• Support project managers with client relations, stakeholder coordination, and sub consultant management
• Take ownership of projects from start to finish, with attention to quality, budget and schedule
• Interface with coworkers to achieve shared success

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineering license in state of employment or ability to obtain within one year of hire
• 5-10 years of experience in roadway transportation engineering
• Experience working on multidisciplinary project teams
• Solid background in AASHTO roadway geometric design criteria
• Proficiency using Bentley and/or Autodesk civil design software
• Knowledge of DOT standards and plan preparation procedures
• Drainage design and/or traffic engineering experience is a plus
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project assignment

Benefits

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status