Transportation Project Engineer

Thomas-; Chamblee (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Mentoring and career growth

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a transportation engineer to lead roadway and corridor design projects in the Southeast, collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams on challenging roadway and transportation design tasks.

The role offers ownership of projects, exposure to permitting with FDOT, GDOT, and other agencies, and opportunities to grow with mentorship and Best Place to Work culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE license required.
• 5+ years of transportation engineering and roadway design experience.

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 with FDOT, GDOT, and other agencies.
• Develop technical specifications and bid documents.
• Manage project tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams throughout project delivery.
• Perform construction administration activities including site visits and coordination with contractors.
• Utilize MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, GEOPAK, and InRoads to develop transportation designs.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

5+ years of transportation engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

GEOPAK

InRoads

Job description

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

Benefits

• 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.

Ready to design the future? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers.

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