Transit Design Engineer

Trilon Group; Cottonwood Heights (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with 50% match

Professional development opportunities

Paid professional organization membership

Job summary

Trilon Group, located in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, is hiring a Transit Design Engineer. In this role, you will assist on various transit projects including bus rapid transit and light rail, ensuring quality delivery while managing project data. Candidates should have a B.S. in Civil Engineering, a P.E. license in Utah, and 5-10 years of transportation design experience. Benefits include competitive salary, medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid professional membership and training.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Transportation design and engineering.
• Ability to lead preparation of design reports and construction drawings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate communication with clients and project teams.
• Support project managers with design tasks and report preparation.
• Conduct independent research to inform project decisions.

Skills

Transportation design experience

Microstation/Open Roads Designer proficiency

Effective communication skills

Time management skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

P.E. license in Utah or ability to obtain

Job description

Description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. Join a growing transit team with an established footprint in the west. As a Transit Design Engineer, you will assist on bus rapid transit, light rail, commuter rail, and other transit related projects.

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Provide effective and accurate communication with clients, co-workers, stakeholders, contractors, and other team members.
• Support project managers and engineers with design tasks and report preparation for various transit projects.
• Prepare engineering related calculations, drawings, and exhibits.
• Perform independent research, including site visits, as directed and communicate findings to project teams.
• Collaborate with project team members to ensure delivery of high‑quality products.
• Manage project data files.
• Attend company and project meetings as directed.
• Assist with business development efforts.
• Adhere to Horrocks policies to uphold a safe and efficient environment.
• Maintain a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• P.E. license in Utah or ability to obtain Utah P.E. license through reciprocity.
• 5-10 years of experience in Transportation design and engineering.
• Proficient with Microstation/Open Roads Designer.
• Ability to lead the preparation of design reports and construction drawings for transit projects.
• Time management skills to prioritize work to meet various project requests and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills with colleagues and clients, both in‑person and virtually/remotely.

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award‑winning benefits.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in‑house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.