Senior Transportation Project Engineer, Roads & Highways

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Dental & Vision

401k with match

Flexible schedule (9/80)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to join the Inland Northwest team in Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Pocatello, Spokane, or Tri-Cities.

You will lead roadway design tasks and contribute to multidisciplinary projects across Idaho and Eastern Washington. The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, Idaho and WA PE credentials (or ability to obtain WA license within 6 months), and 7+ years’ experience designing transportation projects using OpenRoads

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Current Idaho Professional Engineer license and Washington Professional Engineer license, or ability to obtain Washington licensure within six months of hire.
• Seven or more years of civil engineering experience, with substantial experience designing transportation projects.
• Experience developing transportation plans using OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D.
• Experience delivering projects for state departments of transportation and local agencies.
• Working knowledge of roadway design principles, applicable design standards, specifications, and construction‑document requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical work, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design tasks from conceptual development through final design and construction documents.
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway profiles, typical sections, grading plans, intersection layouts, ADA‑compliant pedestrian facilities, and related design elements.
• Prepare and review preliminary and final plans using OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyze survey data, maps, reports, record drawings, and other technical information.
• Prepare and revise technical reports, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, design documentation, and supporting project materials.
• Coordinate roadway design with structures, drainage and hydraulics, traffic, utilities, environmental, survey, and other disciplines.
• Serve as a roadway task lead, coordinating assignments, monitoring progress, and supporting delivery of work within established scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Delegate work to junior staff, provide technical guidance, and review work products for quality and completeness.
• Communicate project‑specific technical information to project managers, clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Support the development, tracking, and updating of project schedules.
• Participate in client and agency meetings, stakeholder coordination, public open houses, and other community‑engagement activities.
• Provide engineering support during bidding and construction and, when needed, assist with construction observation.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support the continued growth of DEA’s transportation practice in Idaho and Eastern Washington.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Idaho PE license

Washington PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months

Job description

David Evans and Associates, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to join the Inland Northwest team in Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Pocatello, Spokane, or Tri-Cities.

You will lead roadway design tasks and contribute to multidisciplinary projects across Idaho and Eastern Washington. The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, Idaho and WA PE credentials (or ability to obtain WA license within 6 months), and 7+ years’ experience designing transportation projects using OpenRoads