Transportation Engineer Project Manager

CME Associates; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/Vision PPO

Life Insurance

401(k) match

PTO 21 days

Holidays 11

Wellness reimbursement

Travel award

Professional development

Job summary

Alta is seeking a Transportation Engineer Project Manager to join our Atlanta design team. You will lead multimodal transportation projects, develop bid-ready PS&E packages, and coordinate with a cross-disciplinary group to deliver complete streets and bikeway designs.

The role offers mentorship from industry leaders and opportunities to grow across scales from concept to detailed plans in Georgia and beyond.

Qualifications

• 8+ years as a Transportation Engineer in consulting or public sector.
• 2+ years of project management experience coordinating teams, scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• ABET/EAC-accredited Civil/Transportation Engineering degree; PE license.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; Civil 3D/OpenRoads experience.
• Experience with DOT and Federally funded design projects is strongly desired.
• Strong design background in multimodal transportation, complete streets, bikeways, and pedestrian improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of multimodal projects, including complete streets and bikeway design.
• Develop high-quality PS&E design documents for bid-ready packages.
• Conduct site visits to assess conditions and inform design decisions.
• Lead coordination meetings with clients and consultants.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and graphics for grants and planning activities.
• Support business development and contribute to proposals for new projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering (ABET/EAC)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Job description

Alta is looking for a Transportation Engineer Project Manager to join our growing design team in the Atlanta 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 Georgia and around 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.

About Alta

Alta is a mission‑driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people‑centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions.

Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent nearly 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Today, with more than 225 staff across the United States and beyond, we are a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world. Alta offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to meaningful work at every scale, and be part of a team committed to making lasting, positive change for people and the places they call home.

Day to Day

As a Transportation Engineer Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a variety of multimodal transportation projects, including complete streets, bikeway design, and pedestrian improvements.
• 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

• 8+ years of experience as a Transportation Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity
• 2+ years of experience with project management, including coordinating teams, preparing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
• 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
• Experience with DOT and Federally funded design projects is strongly desired
• 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.
• Familiarity with Deltek VantagePoint or similar project management software.
• Willingness to travel as needed for site visits and client meetings.

What We Offer

Flexible Schedule

Alta offers a hybrid work schedule with the option to work from home 3 days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.

Compensation

The pay range for this job in Atlanta is $120,000-$150,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications.

Benefits

Alta offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees:

• Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
• Dental/Vision: PPO
• Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
• 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
• PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
• Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
• 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