Transportation Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering consulting firm is seeking a Project Engineer in San Antonio or Austin. The role involves designing transportation projects for clients like the Texas Department of Transportation. Candidates should have strong engineering expertise, a Bachelor's degree, and a Texas PE license. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

A broad benefits package including medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and eight paid holidays

Alternative workweek schedules

Possible work from home 1 to 2 days a week

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in engineering design and plan production required.
• Texas PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• TxDOT pre certifications and roadway design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering design and analysis on transportation planning projects.
• Manage project budgets and schedules; supervise junior staff.
• Serve as Task Manager or Assistant Project Manager.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Civil Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bentley design software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Civil Engineering Consulting Firm - We are looking for a Project Engineer with 5-10 years of experience to be part of our Transportation Business Practice. The Practice encompasses work in the planning and design of transportation projects statewide for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), regional organizations such as the Alamo Area Regional Mobility Authority, and with county and local governments in and around the Austin and San Antonio Metropolitan Areas. This position can be based out of either our Austin or San Antonio office.

We work for several state, regional, city and county clients doing a wide variety of transportation related planning and design work that includes long range transportation planning corridor planning, capital improvement program planning, and schematic and PS&E design.

The primary responsibilities of the Project Engineer include:

• Under general direction, perform civil engineering design and analysis on transportation planning and design projects
• Working with junior staff and assisting in the direction of other technical staff to produce quality designs and plans and interpreting plans from other engineering related disciplines (survey, utility, etc.)
• Serving as a Task Manager or Assistant Project Manager with responsibilities that include budget and schedule management as well as some client interaction

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Texas PE license or the ability to obtain a Texas PE license within 6 months of hire
• 5-10 years of experience in engineering design and plan production
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Bentley design software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

In addition, the successful candidate is highly motivated and will take initiative, be able to use resources efficiently and effectively, be able to work well with a team of engineers and technicians and is dedicated to providing excellent client service.

Qualifications:

• TxDOT pre certifications
• Experience working in Texas Department of Transportation roadway design projects
• Experience working on city and county roadway design projects

THE BENEFITS

We offer our team members:

• Opportunity to succeed in your career
• A competitive salary
• A broad benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and long-term and short-term insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and eight paid holidays

We also offer additional perks including alternative workweek schedules and possible work from home 1 to 2 days a week. Pay will be commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Please contact Ingrid Annaert for further details at ingrid (dot) annaert (at) sonatatalent (dot) com.