Transportation Engineer

Stanleygroup; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

Generous 401(k) match

Profit-sharing contributions

Professional development opportunities

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Stanleygroup's Denver office seeks a Transportation Engineer to design complex transportation projects from concept to construction documents. You will provide engineering expertise across the full project lifecycle, leading plan development, analyses, and coordination with clients and regulators.

The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering, Colorado PE within 12 months, and 4+ years of transportation-focused experience. Proficiency with OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Colorado PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• 4+ years of civil engineering experience focusing on transportation projects.
• Proficient with OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead plan development for transportation design projects including horizontal and vertical geometry, cross sections, earthwork modeling, and 3D roadway modeling.
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and cost estimates.
• Assist with drainage and utility design and coordination.
• Calculate quantities and develop construction specifications.
• Utilize computer‑assisted engineering and design software to create professional contract drawings.
• Conduct project site visits and field investigations.
• Evaluate client needs and identify technical requirements.
• Attend client meetings and provide regular project updates.
• Resolve project issues and obtain necessary approvals.
• Submit documents to federal, state, and local agencies for code compliance review.
• Obtain required permits and coordinate with regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with company QA/QC standards.
• Lead and mentor EITs and design technicians.
• Review design computations and quantity estimates for accuracy.
• Recommend design changes based on technical evaluation.
• Support proposal development efforts.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligible within 12 months

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite & Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a talented Transportation Engineer to join our Denver office. This role offers the opportunity to design complex transportation design projects while contributing to infrastructure that shapes the communities we serve. You will provide engineering expertise across the full project lifecycle, from concept through construction documentation.

Core Responsibilities

Project Engineering & Design

• Lead plan development for transportation design projects including horizontal and vertical geometry, cross sections, earthwork modeling, and 3D roadway modeling
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and cost estimates
• Assist with drainage and utility design and coordination
• Calculate quantities and develop construction specifications
• Utilize computer‑assisted engineering and design software to create professional contract drawings
• Conduct project site visits and field investigations

Client & Project Management

• Evaluate client needs and identify technical requirements
• Attend client meetings and provide regular project updates
• Resolve project issues and obtain necessary approvals
• Submit documents to federal, state, and local agencies for code compliance review
• Obtain required permits and coordinate with regulatory agencies

Quality Assurance & Team Leadership

• Ensure compliance with company quality assurance and quality control standards
• Lead and mentor EITs and design technicians
• Review design computations and quantity estimates for accuracy
• Recommend design changes based on technical evaluation
• Support proposal development efforts

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Colorado, or ability to obtain Colorado PE within 12 months

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 4 years of civil engineering experience with focus on transportation projects
• Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Self-motivated with adaptability to evolving project and client needs
• Familiarity with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) standards and processes
• Experience working with Front Range municipalities

What We Offer

• Diverse project portfolio enabling professional growth and specialization
• Collaborative environment that values innovation and creative problem‑solving
• Work‑life balance with flexible arrangements
• Opportunity to make lasting impacts on community infrastructure
• Professional development and mentorship programs
• Member‑ownership at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward
• Paid holidays, generous PTO, parental leave, and professional development leave
• Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources
• Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and other benefits
• Tuition assistance, professional society membership, and other professional growth benefits
• Company stock ownership, a generous 401(k) match, incentive compensation, and profit‑sharing contributions to retirement 401(k) plans

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)