Transportation Project Engineer

Thomas & Hutton; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus performance

Condensed work schedule

Health, dental, vision, and Rx

401(k)

Generous PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Thomas & Hutton University mentoring

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to lead roadway and transportation design efforts across the Southeast. You will collaborate directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams, manage project scope and timelines, and apply your technical expertise to complex roadway design challenges.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and a PE license, with 5+ years of transportation engineering experience and proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads/GEOPAK/InRoads.

Qualifications

• Requires Civil Engineering degree and PE license.
• 5+ years of transportation engineering and roadway design experience.
• Experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads/GEOPAK/InRoads and related design tools.

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 with 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 multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct construction administration including site visits and coordination with contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Client interaction

Team collaboration

Problem solving

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

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.

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

Notes

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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