Transportation Project Engineer (PE) - Roadway Design Lead

Ardurra; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to plan, design, and deliver highway and local roadway projects for public sector clients. The role covers Salt Lake City, Boise, Spokane, and Coeur d’Alene from our transportation team.

The candidate will contribute technically to roadway design and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure that improves mobility, safety, and community connectivity. A PE license and 5–15+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• PE license required or ability to obtain within 6 months if licensed elsewhere.
• 5–15+ years of transportation/ roadway design experience.
• Proficient in roadway design software: AutoCAD Civil 3D; ORD.
• Experience developing plan & profile sheets, cross sections, and corridor models.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO design guidelines and DOT standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the geometric design of highways, arterials, collectors, and local roadways
• Prepare detailed construction plans, specifications, and PS&E
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments, typical sections, and cross sections
• Perform drainage design coordination and grading tied to roadway improvements
• Utilize design software to produce 3D roadway models and plan sets
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including traffic, drainage, utilities, geotechnical, and structures
• Ensure designs comply with AASHTO, MUTCD, and applicable state/local DOT standards
• Support client coordination, project scheduling, and task management
• Review plans and calculations for quality assurance and adherence to standards
• Provide construction support, including RFIs, submittal reviews, and field coordination

Skills

PE license

5-15+ years transportation/ roadway

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Plan & profile sheets

AASHTO standards

Project management & comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Bluebeam

Synchro

ArcGIS

Job description

Ardurra is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to plan, design, and deliver highway and local roadway projects for public sector clients. The role covers Salt Lake City, Boise, Spokane, and Coeur d’Alene from our transportation team.

The candidate will contribute technically to roadway design and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure that improves mobility, safety, and community connectivity. A PE license and 5–15+ years of experience are expected.