Transportation Engineer – Schematic Design Engineer

ICE, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Firm; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Education assistance

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Job summary

ICE is seeking a Schematic Design Engineer to join our Houston or San Antonio office. You will lead schematic development for highways and roadways, coordinating with roadway, traffic, drainage, environmental, and structures teams.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of transportation design experience, a Texas PE, and proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads. This role emphasizes client engagement, project leadership, and delivering compliant technical solutions.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of design and design management experience on transportation projects.
• TxDOT Roadway Design Manual and City design criteria familiarity.
• Experience with schematic design for interchanges, highways, and roads.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scope of work and fee proposals for preliminary schematics.
• Lead planning, management, and delivery of surface transportation projects.
• Serve as primary client contact to understand needs and ensure satisfaction.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated design solutions.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and quality, ensuring standards compliance.
• Develop schematic design alternatives and corridor analyses.
• Support production of technical documents and project deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and support business development.

Skills

Texas PE

MicroStation

OpenRoads DU

GIS

TxDOT cert

Communication

Education

Texas Professional Engineer license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Schematic Design Engineer — Houston or San Antonio Office

Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC (ICE) is seeking a dedicated and talented Schematic Design Engineer to join our team in Houston or San Antonio, Texas. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the design and development of innovative solutions that enhance the safety and efficiency of transportation infrastructure in the region.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Capabilities should include knowledge of preliminary and final roadway design, and familiar with appropriate software used to design. Experienced in preparing schematic designs for complex interchanges, urban freeways, rural highways, toll roads, county road and city streets. Should be familiar with TxDOT Roadway Design Manual and City of Houston design criteria.

• Must have 8-12 years of design and design management experience on transportation projects including
• Must be a Texas License professional engineer, or eligible for licensure within 6 months.
• Experience with MicroStation required, GIS preferred, and OpenRoads-DU experience is a plus
• TxDOT pre-certification in Roadway Design, Drainage Design, Structures categories. Pre-certification in all other categories a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Good communication skills and ability to work with a team

Duties

• Prepare scope of work & fee proposals for Preliminary Engineering/Schematics assignments
• Lead the planning, management, and delivery of surface transportation projects, with a primary focus on schematic development for highways and roadways
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, engaging regularly to understand needs, manage expectations, and ensure satisfaction throughout project delivery.
• Direct multidisciplinary internal teams, including roadway, traffic, drainage, environmental, and structures, to deliver coordinated and technically sound design solutions.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
• Guide the development of schematic design alternatives, alignment studies, preliminary layouts, and corridor level analysis.
• Support production of technical documents, reports, presentations, and project deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and proactive problem-solving.
• Support business development activities, including client relationship management, proposal development, and pursuit strategy.

Physical Demands

This position predominantly involves up to 8 hours per day at a computer workstation, with occasional standing and walking. The employee may occasionally lift lightweight office supplies and materials, typically not exceeding 20 pounds. The office environment is indoors, characterized by controlled temperatures and minimal exposure to adverse conditions. During fieldwork, the engineer may be exposed to different environments with loud noise, dust, dirt, changing temperatures, and must be able to move skillfully around construction sites.

Expected Hours of Work

The ICE offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, allowing an unpaid hour for lunch daily. Work schedules may vary according to the project schedule; some night and weekend work may be required.

Compensation

Please note that the salary ranges provided herein are general guidelines. Actual compensation for this position varies and is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to educational background, years of industry experience, specific skills, certifications, and current market trends. We strive to offer competitive and fair compensation packages that reflect the qualifications and contributions of our team members. During the hiring process, personalized compensation details will be discussed more precisely based on the candidate’s individual experience and qualifications. We encourage open dialogue to ensure our offers meet the expectations and needs of both parties.

About ICE

Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC (ICE) is a leading transportation design and consulting firm headquartered in West Columbia, SC. With expertise across various disciplines including highways, bridges, hydrology, geotechnical engineering, and more, ICE delivers comprehensive solutions tailored to diverse project needs. Founded in 2005, licensed professionals and certified personnel. Our mission is to provide innovative transportation solutions while prioritizing client service, safety, and employee well-being.

Company Benefits

ICE offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, insurance, retirement plans, education assistance, employee assistance programs, and paid time off, reflecting our commitment to supporting employees and their families.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

ICE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. ICE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. ICE is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact Human Resources at 803-822-0333 or via email at [e-mail].
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