Project Engineer - Transportation

ZipRecruiter; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Texas is seeking a Project Engineer to handle transportation projects including city streets and TxDOT highway improvements. This role offers professional growth opportunities, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and tuition reimbursement to support your career development.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Supplemental pay for additional hours

Performance-based bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with partial match

Paid time off

Gym Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Financial Advising

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in transportation design required.
• Current registration as a Professional Engineer in Texas or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, Geopak, OpenRoads, and Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical design tasks and plan production for transportation projects.
• Prepare construction documents and reports for city and highway projects.
• Coordinate activities with team members, manage projects and assist Project Managers.

Skills

Project Management

Transport Design

Communication

Collaboration

Report Writing

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak

OpenRoads

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Project Engineers are responsible for plan production and the design of transportation projects, including city street and TxDOT highway improvements. This Project Engineer position provides an excellent opportunity to serve state and local governments with the design of roadway, drainage, structural, traffic, and related transportation improvements; as well as personal development of engineering, project delivery, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing research & completing technical design tasks, plan production and delivery of projects as required and/or assigned
• Preparing construction documents for public and/or private public works infrastructure projects (i.e., grading, street, highway, drainage, water, and sanitary sewer improvements) from conceptual to final design
• Preparing reports, schedules, opinions of probable cost, construction specifications and contract documents
• Establishing good communication and collaborative working relationships with team members & clients
• Organizing and scheduling your own work, and at times, the work of other team members in order to accomplish project goals within established budgets and schedules
• Effectively coordinating & collaborating with technical experts, other engineering design teams and sub-consultants
• Assisting Project Managers in the management of projects and clients
• Directing the work of Civil Engineers & CAD Designers
• Assisting in the technical training and development of Civil Engineers

Requirements

Education/Certification

• B.S. in Civil Engineering
• Current registration as a Professional Engineer (Civil) in the State of Texas, or the ability to obtain State of Texas P.E. certification within one (1) year

Professional

• Responsive and results-oriented in service to clients and the design team
• Four to six (4-6) years of experience in transportation design (i.e. city street, drainage, highways, freeways, and traffic)
• Proficiency with MicroStation, Geopak, OpenRoads and Microsoft Office applications, required
• Strong commitment to professional development
• Demonstrated ability to develop solid working relationships with other team members in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to effectively organize, manage & complete multiple tasks and assignments in a schedule-sensitive environment

Benefits

• A competitive base salary, dependent on skills, qualifications, and experience
• Supplemental pay for additional hours worked in excess of 43 hours
• Generous performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, all beginning on the first day of employment
• Life and insurance
• A 401(k) plan with a partial company match
• A Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Gym Reimbursement
• An extensive learning and development program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial Advising