Transportation Engineer

Jobtailor; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term/long-term disability plans

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Lexington, KY is looking for a Transportation Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will focus on planning and designing transportation infrastructure such as roadways and transit facilities. Responsibilities include preparing plans, interacting with clients, and assisting project managers. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and at least five years of experience. This position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four (4) year college level academic program in Civil Engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree is mandatory.
• At least five (5) years of experience.
• PE license required.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
• Prepares plans, estimates, and specifications to design transportation facilities.
• Gather data and information required in the development of transportation facilities.
• Assist the project manager in coordination with the client, sub-consultants and staff.

Skills

Proficiency with MicroStation

Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer

Experience with AutoCAD

Experience with Civil 3D

Good communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Willingness to learn new skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Job description

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

The Lexington, KY office is looking for a Transportation Engineer to join our team. The Transportation Engineer focuses on the planning and design related to transportation infrastructure including roadways, expressways and transit facilities. The successful candidate would work as a part of a project team in the development of contract plans for transportation projects according to established engineering standards and state or federal policies. This position would involve working on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.

• May coordinate the work of other engineers and/or technicians who assist in specific assignments.

• Gathers data and information required in the development of transportation facilities.

• Interpret geotechnical information for design and plan purposes.

• Prepares plans, estimates, and specifications to design transportation facilities.

• Perform and check quantity calculations

• Attend project meetings and may present specific aspects of engineering assignment.

• May assist with the preparation of proposals.

• Follows all in-house procedures related to documentation of designs, process flow, filing, etc.

• Assists with client, customer, or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.

• Actively participates in the marketing process by delivering quality work, providing excellent client service and assisting with project pursuits and CRM efforts.

• Assists the project manager in coordination with the client, sub-consultants and staff.

• Keeps current with the engineering profession in theory and practice, especially in area of specialty.

• Keeps current with the current technology used in field (software, means, process, etc.).

• Takes active mentoring role; encourages, motivates and develops others for high performance; ensures that mistakes become learning experiences.

• Other duties as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficiency with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer

• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D a plus

• Ability to work in groups. Flexibility.

• Good communication, multi-tasking, attentiveness to detail.

• Willingness to learn new skills and interface with multiple project managers.

Education and Experience

Completion of a four (4) year college level academic program in Civil Engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree is mandatory. At least five (5) years of experience.

PE license required.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | KY | Lexington
Organization: BC-1785 Transpt-US Kentucky
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 17/06/2025 04:06:07
Req ID: REQ25000197

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