Senior Transportation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer to lead diverse projects from design to construction. This role offers an exciting opportunity for career growth, where you'll manage transportation services, ensure compliance with specifications, and lead a dedicated team. Join a company that values your expertise and offers competitive pay, significant bonuses, and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in the transportation sector, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Match

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in transportation project design and construction.
• Strong leadership and project management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation projects from design through construction.
• Lead project teams and ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Technical Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Location: Bismarck, ND; Sioux Falls, SD; Maple Grove, MN; and Omaha, NE

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.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; authorization to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future required.

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, 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 February 28, 2025

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