Project Engineer 2 – Transportation

Jobtailor; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Civil Engineer to lead roadway/highway design projects across the Northeast. You will oversee alignment, ADA compliance, and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver plans and cost estimates per CT DOT standards.

The role requires PE license or progress toward licensure, 8+ years in road design, and strong knowledge of traffic operations and safety analysis. On-site collaboration with clients and agencies is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in roadway and highway design.
• Strong knowledge of transportation engineering principles, traffic operations, traffic signal systems, and roadway safety analysis.
• Experience with CTDOT and Connecticut transportation agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in the design and development of roadway/highway projects, including alignment and ADA compliance.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates per CT DOT standards.
• Perform geometric design, grading, drainage, pavement design, and traffic control planning.
• Prepare and review traffic analyses, traffic simulation models, safety studies, and transportation planning reports.
• Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Roadway/Highway Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license or ability to obtain licensure

PTOE Certification

Roadway Safety Professional Certification

Tools

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HCS

SIDRA

MUTCD

Highway Capacity Manual (HCM)

Job description

• Lead and assist in the design and development of roadway/highway projects, including horizontal and vertical alignment, intersection and interchange design, and ADA compliance
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with Connecticut DOT and local agency standards
• Perform geometric design, grading, drainage, pavement design, and traffic control planning
• Prepare and review traffic analyses, traffic simulation models, safety studies, signal timing evaluations, and transportation planning reports
• Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams including traffic, structural, environmental, subconsultants, and survey professionals
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables; ensure compliance with contract requirements and regulatory standards
• Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and public agencies to provide project updates and resolve technical challenges
• Mentor junior staff
• Support business development through proposal preparation and client meetings
• Deliver infrastructure projects across the Northeast for state DOTs, municipalities, and private clients

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe
• 8+ years of progressive experience in roadway and highway design
• Strong knowledge of transportation engineering principles, traffic operations, traffic signal systems, and roadway safety analysis
• Experience preparing traffic impact studies, safety assessments, and transportation planning reports
• Familiarity with MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), and applicable state and local design standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Experience working with CTDOT and Connecticut transportation agencies
• Experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, SIDRA, or other traffic analysis and simulation software
• Experience with OpenRoads (with CT DOT DDE) and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Familiarity with permitting processes and environmental documentation
• Experience mentoring and leading technical staff
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification and/or Roadway Safety Professional certification
• Membership and/or leadership experience within industry organizations (ITE, ASCE, WTS, ITS, etc.)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in roadway and highway design, including geometric design, traffic operations, and safety analysis, while effectively managing project schedules and budgets. Strong communication skills facilitate collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Roadway And Highway Design
• Traffic Operations
• Project Management
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Synchro/SimTraffic Experience

Hard Skills

• Geometric Design
• Traffic Signal Systems
• Traffic Impact Studies
• Pavement Design
• Drainage Design
• ADA Compliance
• Safety Assessments
• Transportation Planning
• Cost Estimation
• Traffic Control Planning

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Mentoring
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Client Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification
• Roadway Safety Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

• Connecticut DOT
• Transportation Engineering
• Infrastructure Projects
• Multidisciplinary Teams
• Environmental Documentation

Tools & Technologies

• OpenRoads
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• HCS
• SIDRA
• MUTCD
• Highway Capacity Manual (HCM)