Transportation Engineer

Horrocks; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with matching contribution

Professional development opportunities

Paid organization membership

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Transportation Engineer in Las Cruces, NM. You will design and analyze freeways, highways, and shared-use trails, managing projects from start to finish.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and a P.E. certification. Horrocks offers benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience with plan preparation procedures and standards in transportation.
• Proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented professional.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze freeways, highways, and roadways.
• Prepare studies, reports, and specifications for transportation projects.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders and management.

Skills

Plan preparation procedures and standards

Transportation engineering

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydraulics experience

Traffic experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Civil Engineering certification (P.E.)

Job description

Compensation

$110,000 - $140,000 / year

Department

Transportation

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Unmatched Comp Time Policy

Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

Description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Transportation Engineer, you will be responsible for a variety of projects, taking ownership from start to finish.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of freeways, interstate highways, interchanges, urban and rural roadways, and shared-use trails
• Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of transportation projects
• Coordinate and work with a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects
• Lead a project team consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel involved in the design, modification, analysis, and constructability of water systems
• Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders
• Coordinate with office management and other project managers to share resources
• Assist in proposal preparation including oral presentations. Also prepare the scope, schedule, and budget for new projects
• Interface with clients including state and local agencies
• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction-related issues
• Prepare, review, and/or approve proposals, contracts, or cost estimates
• Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants, and clients
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
• Take ownership of projects from start to finish

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 8+ years experience with plan preparation procedures and standards
• 8+ years experience in Transportation
• Professional Civil Engineering certification (P.E.)
• Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering
• Hydraulics and traffic experience is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
• Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented professional with strong organizational skills
• A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client’s overall project goal

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in‑house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status