Transportation Engineer

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Medical plans

401(k) with match

21 days PTO annually

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is seeking a passionate Transportation Engineer in Los Angeles, California. This mid-career role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects aimed at transforming communities through multimodal transportation solutions.

Join a dynamic team and leverage your expertise in transportation design, collaborating across various disciplines, while contributing to the safety and accessibility of communities.

Flexible work schedule and competitive compensation starting at $100,000 annually are part of the benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in transportation engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Ability to manage and deliver project tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver multimodal transportation projects.
• Develop high-quality design documents.
• Participate in site visits and project coordination meetings.

Skills

Transportation design

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Job description

Transportation Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 / year

Description

Alta is looking for a Transportation Engineer to join our growing design team in the Los Angeles, California office. This mid-career role is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about sustainable transportation and eager to advance their career. In this position, you will work on a wide variety of projects focused on transforming communities through multimodal transportation solutions, including complete street reconfigurations, bikeway designs, complex trails, and other innovative transportation solutions. You’ll work on both large- and small-scale projects and contribute to plans and designs that make a real impact on the safety and accessibility of communities across California and the country.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of planners, landscape architects, graphics designers, outreach specialists, and data analysts. You’ll be mentored by industry leaders and have the opportunity to engage with complex design challenges, working across scales from conceptual design to detailed plans and specifications. If you are looking for a chance to grow your skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment and contribute to meaningful transportation projects, apply with Alta today!

Day to Day

• Designing and delivering a variety of multimodal transportation projects, including complete streets, bikeway design, and pedestrian improvements.
• Working on project tasks like geometric layout, grading, storm drainage, green infrastructure, traffic control plans, construction staging, and more.
• Developing high-quality design documents, including Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for bid-ready packages.
• Participating in site visits to investigate existing conditions, observe construction activities, and inform design decisions.
• Leading and supporting project coordination meetings with clients and consultants.
• Collaborating with internal teams to prepare proposals, scope of work documents, and technical graphics for grant applications and other planning activities.
• Assisting with business development and contributing to the proposal process when pursuing new projects.

Qualifications

Required:

• 4-6 years of experience in transportation engineering or a related field, with a preference for experience in a consulting environment or public sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; experience with Civil 3D, OpenRoads, or similar civil engineering software is a plus.
• Strong background in transportation design, including experience with multimodal transportation solutions, complete streets, bikeway design, pedestrian improvements, and related projects.
• Ability to design, manage, and deliver project tasks such as geometric layout, grading, storm drainage, green infrastructure, traffic control plans, construction staging, and more.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to lead or coordinate project tasks, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines and budget constraints.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with project management, including coordinating teams, preparing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
• Familiarity with Deltek Vision or similar project management software.
• Willingness to travel as needed for site visits and client meetings

What We Offer

Flexible Schedule

Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.

Compensation

The pay range for this job in Los Angeles is $100,000-$130,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost
• Dental/Vision: PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost
• Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
• 401(k): Alta provides a safe harbor match up to 4%
• PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
• Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
• Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities