Project Engineer, Transit

HNTB; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,390 - 172,661; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking an experienced engineer in Los Angeles to oversee project planning and deliverables. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project completion for major transit agencies.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with relevant experience, and have strong decision-making skills that impact design and planning. The position offers a full-time role with a focus on enhancing transportation connectivity.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.
• 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD.

Responsibilities

• Plan and distribute discipline-specific work while adhering to budgets.
• Coordinate with client counterparts on technical aspects.
• Oversee project team’s work for completeness and accuracy.

Skills

Decision-making in design

Project management

Technical consultation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. The position consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design‑related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients in Southern California, including major transit agencies such as LA Metro, California High‑Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), Metrolink, and others. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support planning, design, and implementation of complex transportation projects that enhance mobility and connectivity across the region.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline‑specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline. Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
• Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi‑discipline projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience.
• PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience.

What You’ll Bring

• Understands the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.
• Coordinates work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines.
• Prepares high‑quality deliverables that are on time, and within budget and scope.

What We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• 8 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations: Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street)

The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $110,390.23 - $172,661.65. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate nationwide pay range for this position is $95,991.51 - $187,675.71. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-30373