Transportation Project Engineer

North American Transportation Management Institute; Buford, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer in the Southeast to lead roadway, intersection and corridor design projects. You will collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver plans, analyses and construction documents that meet scope, schedule and quality goals.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE license required.
• 5+ years of transportation engineering and roadway design experience.
• Experience with roadway design standards and construction plan development.
• Ability to write technical specifications and bid documents.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Time 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?

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: MondayThursday 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.

When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair with industry leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com

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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