Transportation Project Engineer

Thomas & Hutton; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus

Work-life balance with condensed hours

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) and PTO

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton in Buford, GA is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to lead roadway and intersection design projects across the Southeast. You will work with clients and multidisciplinary teams, applying your technical expertise to deliver complex transportation solutions on schedule.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, a PE license, 5+ years in transportation engineering, and hands-on experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, GEOPAK or InRoads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5+ years of experience in transportation engineering and roadway design.
• Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, GEOPAK and/or InRoads.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and coordinate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform transportation design for roadway, intersection, and corridor improvement projects.
• Prepare calculations, roadway plans, quantity estimates, technical reports, and construction documents.
• Lead permitting efforts and coordinate with local/state agencies (FDOT, GDOT).
• Develop technical specifications and bid documents for transportation projects.
• Manage project tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams throughout project delivery.
• Conduct construction administration including site visits and coordination with contractors.
• Utilize design software to develop and refine transportation designs.

Skills

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

GEOPAK

InRoads

Technical communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

GEOPAK

InRoads

Job description

Transportation Project Engineer

Advance your transportation engineering career where your work helps shape the infrastructure that connects communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you'll lead impactful transportation projects, collaborate directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you're ready to take ownership of projects and apply your technical expertise to complex roadway and transportation design challenges, this role is for you.

What you'll do

• Perform transportation design for roadway, intersection, and corridor improvement projects
• Prepare engineering calculations, roadway plans, quantity estimates, technical reports, and construction documents
• Lead permitting efforts and coordinate with local and state transportation agencies, including FDOT, GDOT, and other applicable jurisdictions
• Develop technical specifications and bid documents for transportation projects
• Manage and execute project tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery
• Perform construction administration activities including site visits and coordination with contractors
• Utilize MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, GEOPAK, and related design software to develop and refine transportation designs

What you bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 5+ years of experience in transportation engineering and roadway design
• Strong experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, GEOPAK, and/or InRoads software applications
• Progressive experience in planning, design, and permitting of transportation improvement projects
• Strong understanding of roadway geometrics, transportation design standards, and construction plan development
• Experience preparing roadway plans, quantity calculations, technical reports, and construction documents
• Ability to write technical specifications and bid documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with clients
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and appropriately prioritize workflow
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Client service-oriented mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Why Thomas & Hutton?

• Competitive salary plus performance bonus
• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
• Thomas & Hutton University and hands‑on mentoring to advance your career

Schedule:

On‑site: Monday‑Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee‑owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug‑Free Workplace and an E‑Verify participant.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com