Project Engineer – Transportation

Umanist; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing civil engineering team at a leading company is seeking a Project Engineer to support transportation infrastructure projects in Indianapolis. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in transportation-related projects, particularly with state or local agencies. The role includes preparing design plans, collaborating with stakeholders, and conducting site inspections to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in transportation projects.
• Eligible for Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering design principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare roadway design plans for civil engineering projects.
• Develop construction plans and perform quantity calculations.
• Conduct site visits and prepare engineering reports.

Skills

modeling

construction plans

roadway design

collaboration

design calculations

engineering reports

transportation

Civil3D

AutoCAD

field inspections

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder

Position Overview

A growing civil engineering team is seeking a Project Engineer to support transportation infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a civil engineering professional with a strong foundation in roadway design and a minimum of 3 years of experience in transportation, particularly with state or local agency projects. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to corridor modeling, plan production, and design documentation across a range of transportation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare roadway design plans for various civil engineering and transportation projects.
• Perform corridor modeling and design tasks using Autodesk Civil3D.
• Develop construction plans, technical drawings, and design details using AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Conduct design and quantity calculations in support of project documentation.
• Prepare engineering reports and maintain clear project records.
• Conduct site visits and perform field inspections to support design and construction efforts.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Perform additional engineering duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or another ABET-accredited engineering discipline.
• 5 years of total professional experience, including 3+ years in transportation projects.
• Familiarity with INDOT, LPA, or comparable state transportation project standards.
• Eligible to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering design principles and roadway standards.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil3D for roadway and corridor design.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
  
  

Skills: modeling,construction plans,roadway design,construction,projects,collaboration,design calculations,design,engineering reports,microsoft office,transportation,project,civil3d,field inspections,corridor modeling,documentation,civil engineering,autocad

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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