Transportation Engineer

Consor; Draper (UT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Consor in Draper, Utah, seeks a Roadway Design Engineer to shape local and UDOT projects. You will lead design efforts, prepare PS&E packages, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with disciplines across the firm.

The role offers a hybrid office/field environment, exposure to safety upgrades, urban corridors and interchanges, and growth into task lead responsibilities. A strong civil engineering foundation and Utah PE eligibility are preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in roadway/transportation design with construction plan set experience.
• Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and/or Autodesk Civil 3D; familiarity with InRoads/GEOPAK a plus.
• BS in Civil Engineering.
• PE (Utah) or ability to obtain within 6–12 months.
• Clear communicator who is open mentoring junior staff and collaborating in multi‑disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead/perform roadway design and prepare full PS&E packages: plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimates (PSE) for bid.
• Develop typical sections, horizontal/vertical alignments, profiles, cross‑sections, and traffic control/phasing details.
• Apply AASHTO/UDOT standards; ensure compliance with local/state/federal requirements.
• Conduct/oversee drainage and stormwater design components within roadway projects (coordination with H&H as needed).
• Own scope/schedule/budget, and perform QA/QC reviews of design calculations and plan sheets.
• Mentor junior engineers (task assignment, checks, coaching) and collaborate across disciplines (structures, traffic, environmental).

Skills

Roadway design experience

Clear communication

Mentoring junior staff

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

PE (Utah) or ability to obtain within 6–12 months

Tools

Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

Autodesk Civil 3D

InRoads/GEOPAK

Job description

Make an impact close to home. Join Consor’s Draper team to design local and UDOT roadway improvements from safety upgrades and urban corridors to interchange and widening projects. Bring a strong technical foundation and a desire to grow into task lead and project leadership, while mentoring junior staff and delivering high‑quality plans.

What You'll Do:

• Lead/perform roadway design and prepare full PS&E packages: plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimates (PSE) for bid.
• Develop typical sections, horizontal/vertical alignments, profiles, cross‑sections, and traffic control/phasing details.
• Apply AASHTO/UDOT standards; ensure compliance with local/state/federal requirements.
• Conduct/oversee drainage and stormwater design components within roadway projects (coordination with H&H as needed).
• Own scope/schedule/budget, and perform QA/QC reviews of design calculations and plan sheets.
• Mentor junior engineers (task assignment, checks, coaching) and collaborate across disciplines (structures, traffic, environmental).

Salary: $100 - 140k (depending on experience) Compensation for candidates with significant experience beyond the minimum requirements may be considered above this range.

What You'll Need:

• 4+ years in roadway/transportation design with construction plan set experience.
• Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and/or Autodesk Civil 3D; familiarity with InRoads/GEOPAK a plus.
• BS in Civil Engineering.
• PE (Utah) or ability to obtain within 6–12 months.
• Clear communicator who is open mentoring junior staff and collaborating in multi‑disciplinary teams.

Preferred

• UDOT project experience and knowledge of UDOT CADD standards; municipal coordination experience.
• Experience preparing PSE/estimate and performing QC reviews.

This hybrid job operates between an office environment and a field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copy machines. May require occasional exposure to work environments that may include inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazard, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements.

While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee include frequent sitting, moving, standing, talking, hearing, and occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling. This job may occasionally require operating a company vehicle, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.

What Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full‑time work status; part‑time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked.

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on‑demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work‑Life Alignment – Industry‑competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Life – Employer‑paid STD and LTD, employer‑paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Why You’ll Love Consor:

You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.

Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer and maintains employment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor also maintains an affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.

Notices: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre‑employment substance screening and background checks.