Professional Engineer - Roadway

Horrocks; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and/or

Disability insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with matching

Professional development opportunities

Licensure and professional society pay

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Professional Engineer for Roadway in Salt Lake City, UT. You will lead the roadway design discipline, coordinate related disciplines, and own projects from start to finish, ensuring quality, schedule and budget alignment.

The role emphasizes growth through mentorship and a variety of transportation projects, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. A PE license and 5–10 years of roadway experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer 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.

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 engineering

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Project ownership

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley software

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

Compensation: $105,000 - $150,000 / year

Department: Transportation

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Compensation: $105,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

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.

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