Senior Transportation Engineer

Houston Engineering Inc.; 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 inception to completion. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career advancement, ideal for someone with a strong background in project management and technical leadership. You will be responsible for expanding transportation services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of superior service. Join a company recognized for its competitive benefits and commitment to employee development, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the community and infrastructure.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in transportation project design and construction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation projects from design through construction.
• Ensure compliance with federal, city, and DOT specifications.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Engineering Design

Client Liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Job 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 Description

• 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 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.
• 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 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!