Transportation Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. in Akron, OH seeks a Transportation Engineer to design highway, roadway and drainage projects.

The role targets professionals with 3–10 years of transportation or civil engineering experience and a path toward PE licensure. Responsibilities include preparing plans, calculations and construction documents, coordinating with project teams and clients, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–10 years of relevant transportation or civil engineering experience.
• Pursuing and obtaining Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience with highway, roadway, and drainage design.
• Knowledge of ODOT standards and stormwater regulations preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while managing multiple project priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highway, roadway, and drainage improvement projects.
• Prepare engineering plans, design calculations, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform roadway geometry, grading, stormwater management, and drainage design.
• Assist with the preparation of project reports, cost estimates, and technical studies.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, public agencies, and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, regulations, and project requirements.
• Support projects through planning, design, permitting, and construction phases.
• Review plans and technical documents for accuracy, quality, and compliance with project objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Transportation Engineer to join our team in Akron, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation professional with 3–10 years of experience to contribute to a variety of infrastructure projects involving highway, roadway, and drainage design while continuing to grow professionally toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop highway, roadway, and drainage improvement projects.
• Prepare engineering plans, design calculations, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform roadway geometry, grading, stormwater management, and drainage design.
• Assist with the preparation of project reports, cost estimates, and technical studies.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, public agencies, and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, regulations, and project requirements.
• Support projects through planning, design, permitting, and construction phases.
• Review plans and technical documents for accuracy, quality, and compliance with project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–10 years of relevant transportation or civil engineering experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to pursuing and obtaining Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience with highway, roadway, and drainage design.
• Proficiency with civil engineering design software, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable ODOT standards, roadway design criteria, and stormwater regulations preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while managing multiple project priorities.