Project Engineer - Transportation Design

HNTB Corporation

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Madison, WI is seeking an experienced Project Engineer. The role includes planning and overseeing project work, collaborating across disciplines, and ensuring timely deliverables. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and relevant experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to impactful infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

6 years of relevant experience for Bachelor's, 5 years for Master's, or 4 years for PhD required.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification is preferred.
8 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning and distribution of discipline-specific work.
Assists with proposal generation and developing scope of work.
Coordinates project technical aspects with clients.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

What We’re Looking For

The time is right to join HNTB Corporation! We are seeking candidates for a Project Engineer position in our Madison, WI roadway group. The Roadway team works on projects from small rehabilitation/reconstruction projects to Mega Corridor projects throughout the State of Wisconsin and across the U.S. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team!

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 responsibility 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. Engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria are applied to projects ranging in size and complexity. Technical knowledge and experience are leveraged to address design‑related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving and client interaction to meet project schedules. Conceptual and detailed designs and calculations are developed to support project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. The engineer may mentor, train and review the work of junior staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.

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, or
Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or
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.

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