Transportation Engineer

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Engineer with 5 to 10 years of experience to join our Atlanta-area team. The role focuses on designing and managing roadway projects while ensuring compliance with state and local standards.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, manage projects from conception through completion, prepare plans and cost estimates, and maintain strong client relationships to deliver infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; PE licensure is preferred.
• 5–10 years of roadway engineering experience with transportation projects.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, InRoads, ORD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• PE license required or ability to obtain within six months.
• Experience with DOT projects (GDOT preferred) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Roadway design and layouts using industry software per state/local guidelines.
• Lead roadway projects from concept to completion including schedules and budgets.
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with traffic, structural, and drainage teams for integrated delivery.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide effective engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including DOT requirements.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure accuracy of deliverables.
• Assist in permitting and regulatory approvals.
• Prepare technical reports and memos for projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians to develop skills.

Skills

Roadway design

Project management

Client interaction

Regulatory compliance

Team mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

ORD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Title: Transportation Engineer

• Work Location: Atlanta, GA ***

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Transportation Engineer with 5 to 10 years of experience to join our team. This role involves designing and managing roadway projects, ensuring compliance with state and local standards, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver successful infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in roadway design, project management, and experience working on transportation projects, including familiarity with DOT requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Roadway Design: Develop roadway designs and layouts using industry-standard software (e.g., InRoads, ORD, MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D) in accordance with state and local guidelines.
• Project Management: Lead roadway projects from conception through completion, ensuring that schedules, budgets, and client expectations are met.
• Plan Preparation: Prepare construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for roadway and transportation projects.
• Coordination & Collaboration: Work closely with other disciplines, including traffic, structural, and drainage teams, to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Client Interaction: Maintain strong client relationships by understanding their needs and providing practical, effective engineering solutions.
• Compliance: Ensure that all projects adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, including the specific requirements of state Departments of Transportation (DOT), preferably GDOT.
• Quality Control: Conduct design reviews and ensure accuracy and consistency of project deliverables.
• Permitting & Approvals: Assist in the preparation and submission of permit applications and other regulatory approvals.
• Technical Reports: Prepare technical reports, memos, and other documentation as required for projects.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior engineers and technicians to help develop their skills and knowledge.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering is a plus.
• 5-10 years of roadway engineering experience, with a focus on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within six months.
• Proficiency in roadway design software such as MicroStation, InRoads, ORD, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with DOT projects (GDOT preferred) and familiarity with applicable design standards.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective client interaction and collaboration.
• A detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working on intersection improvement, sidewalk improvements, bridge replacements, and large-scale transportation projects, including highways and urban roadways is a plus
• Familiarity with traffic engineering principles and their application in roadway design is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify