Professional Engineer - Roadway

Horrocks; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with 50% match

Professional development opportunities

Paid professional organization membership

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Meridian, ID is seeking a Professional Engineer specialized in roadway transportation. The role includes planning, design, and analysis of road projects while collaborating with various engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and have at least five years of relevant experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and a 401(k) with company matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Idaho or ability to obtain within a year.
• Minimum of five years of roadway transportation engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and analyze roads and highways.
• Prepare transportation studies and technical reports.
• Coordinate design elements across various engineering disciplines.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Roadway transportation engineering

AASHTO roadway design criteria

Autodesk Civil 3D

MS Office applications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads

Job description

Compensation: $105,000 - $130,000 / year

Department: Transportation

Location: Meridian, ID

Job Description

As a Professional Engineer for Roadway, you will be responsible for a variety of projects, taking ownership from start to finish.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform the planning, design, and analysis of freeways, interstate highways, interchanges, urban and rural roadways, and shared‑use paths under the direction of a Project Manager and/or Senior Roadway Engineer
• Prepare and contribute to transportation studies, technical memoranda, reports, plans, specifications, and engineer’s cost estimates for a variety of transportation projects
• Apply AASHTO, DOT, and local agency standards to develop accurate, constructible, and compliant roadway designs
• Coordinate roadway design elements with drainage, traffic, utilities, structures, and right‑of‑way disciplines to support integrated project delivery
• Support the Project Manager in maintaining project scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives
• Take responsibility for assigned design tasks and work packages, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards
• Participate in internal quality control reviews and incorporate QA/QC comments into final deliverables
• Provide technical input and mentoring support to junior engineers and designers as appropriate
• Identify design challenges early and communicate potential impacts to the Project Manager and/or Senior Roadway Engineer
• Maintain organized project files and documentation in accordance with company standards
• Interface effectively with coworkers across disciplines to promote collaboration and project success
• Demonstrate professionalism in communications with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Idaho, or ability to obtain within one year of hire
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in roadway transportation engineering
• Experience working with ACHD, City of Caldwell, the City of Nampa and other Local Agencies within the Treasure Valley
• Proven experience collaborating on multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong understanding of AASHTO roadway geometric design criteria
• Proficiency using Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley OpenRoads civil design software
• Working knowledge of ITD standards and plan development 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
• Demonstrated desire for continued personal and professional growth through project‑based experience

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status