Senior Transportation Engineer

Houston Engineering, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead and manage civil engineering projects in Eden Prairie, MN. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering along with 8+ years of experience. This position offers competitive pay, significant annual bonuses, and numerous benefits aligning with career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Significant annual bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Generous 401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in design and construction of state DOT and county highway projects preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with groups both internally and externally.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transportation civil engineering projects and budgets.
• Ensure designs meet federal, state, and local specifications.
• Foster a project team culture of superior service.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Company Description

Company Description

Job Location: Eden Prairie or Maple Grove, MN

Find Your Passion. Build Your Career.

Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI), is a full-service civil engineering, surveying, environmental, and technology solutions consulting firm with multiple locations throughout the Midwest. Having been in business since 1968, we have provided outstanding client service and effectively managed our business strategy resulting in sustained growth. Our commitment continues to be meeting our clients’ needs and providing a productive and fun atmosphere for our employees.

This role offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone who has some experience in transportation civil engineering project development, project management and is looking for that next career step. The challenge and opportunity you see can be found at HEI!

Job Description

• Effectively lead and manage activities and people on transportation civil engineering projects as well as manage project budgets.
• Assure that designs are in accordance with federal, city and DOT specifications.
• Prepare or oversee detailed engineering analyses, schedules, technical reports, etc.
• Create and foster a project team culture of superior service for the customer.
• Interact with clients, regulatory agencies, and the public as necessary for project completion. In addition, work on business development activities.
  
  

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 preferred.
• 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 and significate annual bonuses. The estimated rate of pay is $96,407 - $120,509 depending on experience. Other benefits include employee 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 June 30, 2025

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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