Transportation Engineer

HUSSEY GAY BELL; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Transportation Engineer to join their Duluth team. In this role, you will design and manage transportation projects for state and local governments, focusing on construction plans, cost estimates, and bid documents. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background with leadership and communication skills, and be proficient in roadway design software. This innovative firm offers flexible work options, generous PTO, and health benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for talented professionals eager to make a difference in community engagement.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Generous PTO

Health Benefits

Retirement Plans

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in highway/transportation design.
• Knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, and GDOT/SCDOT standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and creating construction documents for transportation projects.
• Handle roadway design components including drainage and hydraulic analysis.

Skills

Transportation Systems Design

Construction Administration

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Business Development Skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Tools

Open Roads

MicroStation V8i

GEOPAK

Job description

Hussey Gay Bell is accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer to join its Duluth location. Candidates must have 2-10 years of transportation systems design and construction administration experience. A strong technical background with leadership, communication, and business development skills is essential. The successful candidate will design and manage aspects of transportation projects for state and local governments, including:

• Development of construction plans
• Cost estimates
• Bid documents
• Various calculations and quantity takeoffs

Role Overview:

The Transportation Engineer will design and manage transportation projects, focusing on construction plans, cost estimates, bid documents, and related tasks.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing and creating construction documents for transportation projects
• Handle roadway design components such as typical sections, earthwork, geometric layouts, drainage and hydraulic analysis, erosion control, signing and marking, safety features, and traffic maintenance plans
• Produce construction documents including design, drafting, quantity calculations, specifications, and cost estimates

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• 2+ years of professional experience in highway/transportation design, including ROW and final construction plans; GDOT and SCDOT experience preferred
• Proficiency with roadway design software like Open Roads, MicroStation V8i, and GEOPAK
• Knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, and GDOT/SCDOT standards

Preferred Skills:

• Licensed Professional Engineer in GA
• Strong planning, scheduling, organizational, and communication skills

Hussey Gay Bell is an ENR Top 500 and Top Southeast Design Firm, committed to recruiting talented professionals. We offer flexible work options, generous PTO, health benefits, retirement plans, and opportunities for community engagement.