Transportation Engineer Project Manager

Alta Planning + Design; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) with company match

21 days PTO

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Alta Planning + Design is seeking a Transportation Engineer Project Manager in Atlanta, GA. This mid-career role involves managing projects that transform communities through sustainable transportation solutions.

You will collaborate with a dynamic team and engage in design challenges across various projects. The role offers a hybrid work schedule, encouraging both remote work and in-office collaboration.

Salary range is $120,000 - $150,000, with comprehensive benefits including medical plans and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Transportation Engineer in a consulting or public entity.
• 2+ years of project management experience including team coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; experience with Civil 3D is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of multimodal transportation projects.
• Develop high-quality design documents for bid-ready packages.
• Participate in site visits to inform design decisions.

Skills

Transportation design

Project management

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Deltek VantagePoint

Job description

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year

Department: Engineering

Location: Atlanta, GA

Description

Alta is looking for a Transportation Engineer Project Manager to join our growing design team in the Atlanta office. This mid‑career role offers 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, apply with Alta today!

Day to Day

• 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.

The office is located in downtown Atlanta within the Fairlie Poplar Historic District. We are two blocks from Peachtree Center Station to the north and Five Points Station to the south. Our office is a part of Flatiron City, a vibrant business community with weekly social events, a coffee shop on the ground level, and walking distance to many restaurants.

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

• 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