Professional Transportation Engineer - City/County

Alliant Engineering, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Professional Transportation Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in roadway design to create impactful transportation solutions for local communities. You will be responsible for the preliminary and final design of transportation projects, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering high-quality work. This firm values innovation and collaboration, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive and develop your skills. If you're passionate about engineering and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities

Market-Leading Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous Annual Leave

Paid Professional Development

Community Involvement Events

Flexible Schedules

Casual Work Environment

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of transportation design experience.
• Strong working technical knowledge of engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Designing all aspects of roadway transportation systems.
• Organizing and leading production of complete PS&E packages.

Skills

Transportation Design

Roadway Geometry

Microsoft Office Applications

Communication Skills

Project Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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Title

Professional Transportation Engineer - City/County

Description

You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm where we strive to provide a diverse and equitable culture of support and opportunities. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we're excited to have you be a part of it.

The Impact You'll Have

As a Professional Transportation Engineer - City/County in Alliant's Transportation Design group you will design all aspects of local roadway transportation systems for City, County, and MnDOT State Aid transportation projects. You will utilize your technical expertise for the preliminary and final design of roadway geometry, compute design calculations, and prepare layouts, plans, specifications, and cost estimates. You will also be expected to resolve design issues with proactive and innovative solutions, check design work per Alliant's Design Quality Management Plan, and engage in professional development activities to grow your network. You may also assist with the preparation of work scopes, budgets, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Preliminary and Final Roadway Design - developing all aspects of roadway design including preliminary layouts, exhibits, typical sections, alignments, profiles, and intersection details
• ADA Design - scoping and designing accessible pedestrian facilities in new construction and retrofits
• Intersection Design - designing for safety and mobility at traditional at-grade intersections, roundabouts, J-turns, and interchanges
• Multi-disciplinary Design Integration - ensuring that all aspects of roadway, drainage, and traffic designs mesh together in a seamless final design
• Plans, Specs, and Estimates - organizing and leading production of complete PS&E packages for successful letting and construction
• Quality Control - checking technical documents for accuracy, compliance with standards, biddability, and constructability
• Project Leadership - organizing the work of the design team to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Team Development - planning developmentally appropriate tasks for junior staff to rapidly grow their technical capabilities, engineering judgement, and drive for excellence
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or related engineering field)
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• 4+ years transportation design experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to generating high-quality work on schedule
• Strong working technical knowledge of engineering principles and practices, including MnDOT State Aid Standards
• Technical expertise using MicroStation or AutoCAD Civil 3D on transportation projects
• Experience supervising, leading, teaching and mentoring project staff
• Previous experience generating proposals, scopes, budgets, and schedules
• History of establishing and fostering strong client relationships
• Prior experience with utility design including watermain and sewer design
  
  

Benefits

At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a world class benefit package including:

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs
• Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Wellness Programs and Competitions
• Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual Work Environment
• Paid Professional Development and Training
• Community Involvement/Charity Events
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.)
  
  

Who We Are

Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation. At Alliant we work hard; we have fun; and we love it.

We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We provide a culture of diversity, equity, and support, where everyone is given the opportunity to grow and succeed. We approach every project with unwavering confidence yet remain humbly committed to designing work that speaks for itself. At Alliant, our employee-owners are the force behind our success, and we can't wait for you to join us to build better communities with excellence and passion.

The base salary for this position is expected to be in the range of $80,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Open Date 3/3/2025 Number of Openings 1 Location Minneapolis, Minnesota EOE Statement We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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