Transportation Engineer

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is seeking a Transportation Engineer to design and improve roadways, highways, and multimodal systems. You will analyze traffic patterns, evaluate infrastructure needs, and develop designs to enhance mobility and safety while supporting sustainable transportation. The role requires 6–8 years in transportation/traffic engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

A P.E. license is highly preferred, with EIT candidates considered as they pursue licensure in the next

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in transportation/traffic engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• P.E. license highly preferred; EIT candidates considered who will gain licensure in 12–18 months.

Responsibilities

• Designing roadways and transportation infrastructure
• Analyzing traffic flow and transportation data
• Improving traffic safety and reducing congestion
• Planning public transit and multimodal transportation systems
• Coordinating with government agencies, planners, and construction teams
• Ensuring projects comply with engineering standards and regulations

Skills

Transportation engineering

Traffic analysis

Mobility planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT eligible / licensure within 12-18 months

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

A Transportation Engineer plans, designs, and improves transportation systems that move people and goods safely and efficiently. They work on projects such as roads, highways, intersections, public transit systems, airports, railways, and traffic management solutions. Transportation engineers analyze traffic patterns, evaluate infrastructure needs, and develop designs that enhance mobility, reduce congestion, improve safety, and support sustainable transportation.

Key responsibilities:

• Designing roadways and transportation infrastructure
• Analyzing traffic flow and transportation data
• Improving traffic safety and reducing congestion
• Planning public transit and multimodal transportation systems
• Coordinating with government agencies, planners, and construction teams
• Ensuring projects comply with engineering standards and regulations

Requirements

A minimum of 6 - 8 years of experience working in transportation, traffic engineering.

A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering is required, or related.

A P.E. license is highly preferred.

May consider those who are an EIT and will gain their license in the next 12-18 months.

This role is fully remote, however candidates must be local to Houston, TX to attend client meetings at their facilities.

Solid skills in MicroStation and AutoCAD is needed.