Senior Transportation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer to oversee various projects from design to construction. This role presents a fantastic opportunity for career advancement for those skilled in project management and technical leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and a proven track record in managing transportation services. Join a team that values superior customer service and offers competitive pay along with substantial benefits. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Generous 401(k) match

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in state DOT and county highway projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with groups internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation projects from design through construction.
• Lead activities and people on specific projects effectively.
• Ensure designs meet federal, city, and DOT specifications.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Staff Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Job Location Options: Bismarck, ND; Fargo, ND; Sioux Falls, SD

As an experienced Transportation Engineer with Houston Engineering, Inc, you will manage a variety of transportation projects from design through construction. This role offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone who has experience in project development, project management, technical staff leadership and client liaison who is looking for that next career step.

Job Responsibilities

• Grow and expand transportation services and clients in the state.
• Effectively lead and manage activities and people on specific projects.
• Assure that designs are in accordance with federal, city and DOT specifications.
• Prepare or oversee detailed engineering analyses, schedules, technical reports, etc.
• Interface with CAD designers, other engineers and subcontractors.
• Create and foster a project team culture of superior service for the customer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, Bioproducts and Biosystem Engineering, or related Engineering field.
• Professional Engineer license in the applicable state you work or the ability to obtain license within 6 months.
• 8+ years of experience in the design and construction of state DOT and county highway projects.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of project team roles and responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with groups both internally and externally.

Additional Information

Benefits of Joining HEI

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, significant annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA & FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the PB 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

Apply by March 31, 2025

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