Transportation Design Engineer

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Parental Leave

On-site Fitness Center

Annual Company Events

Relocation Cost Reimbursement

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting seeks an early-career Transportation Design Engineer in Indiana to develop and deliver roadway, drainage, and multimodal design projects. You will work with experienced engineers on rehabilitation, intersection, and roundabout design, using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and 1–3 years of experience, with knowledge of INDOT standards. On-site work with relocation support may be available and a collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 1–3 years of professional engineering experience.
• Knowledge of INDOT standards, procedures, and specifications.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D for roadway and drainage design.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary and final engineering design deliverables
• Perform roadway rehabilitation and reconstruction design
• Support intersection and roundabout design projects
• Perform roadway drainage design and utility coordination
• Design curb ramps, sidewalks, and multi-use paths
• Support traffic signal design and transportation improvements
• Lead assigned design tasks and provide guidance to other engineering staff
• Apply engineering standards, criteria, and sound technical judgment
• Prepare plans and technical documentation using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams, clients, and public agencies
• Help evaluate design alternatives and develop practical engineering solutions

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Salary: $75k - $90k Salary & Excellent Benefits

Transportation Design Engineer

Location: Indiana | On-Site

Schedule: Full-Time

Experience: 1–3 Years

Bachelor’s Degree In Civil Engineering Required

Build the Roads and Infrastructure That Move Communities Forward

Are you an early-career Civil Engineer ready to take on meaningful transportation projects and grow your design expertise? This is an opportunity to join a collaborative engineering environment where your ideas are valued, your technical skills will continue to develop, and you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of transportation design projects.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers on projects that impact communities throughout Indiana while gaining exposure to roadway, drainage, traffic, and multimodal transportation design.

What You’ll Do

• Develop preliminary and final engineering design deliverables
• Perform roadway rehabilitation and reconstruction design
• Support intersection and roundabout design projects
• Perform roadway drainage design and utility coordination
• Design curb ramps, sidewalks, and multi-use paths
• Support traffic signal design and transportation improvements
• Lead assigned design tasks and provide guidance to other engineering staff
• Apply engineering standards, criteria, and sound technical judgment
• Prepare plans and technical documentation using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams, clients, and public agencies
• Help evaluate design alternatives and develop practical engineering solutions

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 1–3 years of professional engineering experience
• Knowledge of INDOT standards, procedures, and specifications
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D for roadway and drainage design
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines

Preferred Experience

• Local Public Agency (LPA) project experience
• Traffic signal design
• Roundabout design
• Drainage design
• Curb ramp, sidewalk, or multi-use path design
• Utility coordination
• Familiarity with AASHTO standards
• Indiana Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification

Why This Opportunity?

• Grow your engineering career with hands-on transportation design experience
• Work on diverse roadway, drainage, traffic, and multimodal projects
• Collaborate with experienced engineering professionals
• Take ownership of meaningful design responsibilities early in your career
• Work in an environment that values collaboration, ideas, and individual growth
• Flexible work schedule
• Relocation assistance available

Benefits

• Health Insurance — company pays 90% of employee premiums
• Health Savings Account with company match
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO, including your birthday off
• Parental Leave
• On-site Fitness Center
• Annual Company Events
• Relocation Cost Reimbursement as needed

Take the Next Step in Your Engineering Career

If you’re a motivated Civil Engineer looking to build your transportation design expertise, work on impactful infrastructure projects, and grow alongside a collaborative team, this is an opportunity to make your next career move count.