Senior Engineer - Transportation

Ardurra; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer (PE) to join their Transportation team in Everett, WA. The role involves leading roadway and transportation design projects for public sector clients. Candidates should have strong roadway design experience and a Professional Engineer license in Washington.

The ideal candidate will support planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects, providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff. Ardurra promotes a supportive and engaging work culture.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington State required.
• Minimum 5+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• Experience with roadway and highway projects for DOT and public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support roadway design projects including highways and local roadways.
• Prepare and review Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E).
• Ensure compliance with AASHTO, MUTCD, state DOT, and local agency standards.

Skills

Roadway design experience

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Bluebeam

Synchro

Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Job description

Transportation Engineer (PE)

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer (PE) to join our growing Transportation team in Everett, WA. This position will support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects for public sector clients including State DOTs, counties, municipalities, and local agencies. The ideal candidate will have strong roadway design experience and a proven background delivering highway and/or local roadway projects from planning through construction. This role focuses on transportation design, roadway improvements, corridor projects, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support roadway and transportation design projects including highways, arterials, collectors, intersections, and local roadways
• Prepare and review Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E)
• Develop roadway geometry including alignments, profiles, cross sections, grading plans, and corridor models
• Coordinate roadway drainage integration and utility considerations
• Develop construction documents and 3D roadway models using transportation design software
• Coordinate with traffic, drainage, utility, geotechnical, environmental, and structural teams
• Ensure compliance with AASHTO, MUTCD, state DOT, and local agency standards
• May perform QA/QC reviews of plans, calculations, and technical deliverables
• May support project delivery, scheduling efforts, and client coordination
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff
• Support construction activities including RFIs, submittal reviews, and field coordination

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington State required
• Minimum 5+ years of transportation engineering experience
• Experience with roadway, highway, and transportation infrastructure projects for DOT, municipal, and public agency clients
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience with roadway design including plan and profiles, cross sections, corridor modeling, and grading
• Strong understanding of AASHTO, MUTCD, and applicable state DOT standards
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading transportation design efforts and federally funded projects
• Familiarity with MicroStation, Bluebeam, Synchro, and Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
• Experience with roadway drainage, utility coordination, and right of way considerations
• Design experience for WSDOT facilities
• Knowledge and understanding of ADA compliance and PROWAG requirements

Company Culture & Benefits

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry‑leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people‑centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time‑off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.