Transportation Engineer - Michigan

Fishbeck; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Long-Term Care Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

LifeLock

401(k) / Roth Retirement Plan

Profit Sharing

Employee Ownership Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Challenges

Time off - Vacation/Holidays

Job summary

Fishbeck is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our Michigan team in Grand Rapids, Lansing, or Farmington Hills. You will lead roadway design efforts, coordinate with MDOT and contractors, and help prepare budgets and proposals.

You bring 0–10+ years of roadway experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and a PE license (Michigan). Proficiency in MicroStation/Geopak and familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D enhance your application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0-10+ years of roadway engineering experience; MDOT and local agency project experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer license in Michigan preferred and required for senior-level candidates.
• Proficiency in MicroStation/Geopak required; AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with HEC-RAS, HY-8, StormCAD, and 3D modeling is a plus.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Occasional field work may require light lifting, sitting, walking, and site access.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support plan production and technical design for roadway and freeway projects using MicroStation OpenRoads, Geopak, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, local agencies, MDOT, and contractors to deliver high-quality transportation projects.
• Assist with or lead project budgets, schedules, and technical/marketing proposals.
• Prepare quantities and construction cost estimates for bidding.
• Provide or support storm sewer drainage design, signing plans, pavement markings, maintenance of traffic plans, and 3D modeling.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and collaborate with clients, agencies, and internal teams across Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRoads

Geopak

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HY-8

StormCAD

3D modeling

Job description

Position:Transportation Engineer - Michigan

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Id:2669

# of Openings:1

Transportation Engineer

Location: Grand Rapids, Lansing, or Farmington Hills, MI

Employment Type: Full-Time

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together-our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Transportation Engineer to help us keep building.

Working with our Transportation team, you will support and lead roadway and freeway design projects that shape local communities while collaborating with clients, agencies, contractors, and multi-disciplinary teams across Michigan and the Midwest.

What You'll Do

• Lead or support plan production and technical design for roadway and freeway projects using MicroStation OpenRoads, Geopak, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, local agencies, MDOT, and contractors to deliver high-quality transportation projects.
• Assist with or lead project budgets, schedules, and technical/marketing proposals.
• Prepare quantities and construction cost estimates for bidding.
• Provide or support storm sewer drainage design, signing plans, pavement markings, maintenance of traffic plans, and 3D modeling.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and collaborate with clients, agencies, and internal teams across Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0-10+ years of roadway engineering experience; MDOT and local agency project experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer license in Michigan preferred and required for senior-level candidates.
• Proficiency in MicroStation/Geopak required; AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with HEC-RAS, HY8, StormCAD, and 3D modeling is a plus.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Occasional field work may require light lifting, sitting, walking, accessing and maneuvering around project sites, traveling to and from projects, using communication and documentation equipment, and visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Build Your Future Here

Imagine working for a firm where your personal growth and professional development are top priorities. Imagine a place where enthusiasm, creativity, and integrity are just a few of the core values. Imagine working alongside a dynamic, diverse group of peers while learning from the industry's leading experts.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT FISHBECK

Live well, work well, be well. Fishbeck believes in the benefits of a corporate wellness program and has woven it into our culture. We have been recognized over the years for best practices in work-life balance, diversity and multiculturalism, employee communication and recognition, education and development, and community initiatives.

We are a team at Fishbeck and want to keep our staff happy and healthy. We offer premium benefits to keep you and your family at your best, because we truly believe in the benefit of being well.

SEE MORE ON BENEFITS BELOW.

BENEFITS

Insurance

• Health, Dental, Optical, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• LifeLock

Equity

• 401(k)/ROTH Retirement Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Ownership Opportunities
• Bonus Potential

Education

• Professional/Technical Membership Support
• Technical and LeadershipTraining
• Health and Safety Training
• Customized Orientation
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Challenges
• Wellness Activity Reimbursement
• CPR/First Aid/AED Training

Time away

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Medical Absence Time

Day of Service

Employees are encouraged to take a Day of Service each year in support of a non-profit or local charity. This paid time off provides staff with opportunities to serve in new ways, builds camaraderie among teams, and hopes to inspire others to give back.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Fishbeck, we create and maintain an inclusive environment where differences are valued and there is understanding, communication, and respect among all individuals. Our unique culture capitalizes on the strengths resulting from our differences. We are an employer of choice, attracting a diverse workforce that provides innovation and excellence in everything we do.

We actively seek a diverse candidate base and offer career development and internship programs. Once you are on our team, you can expect nondiscriminatory, merit-based promotions, and competitive compensation as we work to nurture and support our talented staff.