Transportation Project Engineer (PE) - Roadway Design Lead

Ardurra; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of highway and local roadway projects for public-sector clients. The role emphasizes technical contribution in roadway design and coordination across disciplines, with assignments in Salt Lake City, Boise, Spokane, or Coeur d’Alene.

The ideal candidate has a PE license or ability to obtain within six months, 5–15+ years of roadway experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and ORD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• PE license is required or ability to obtain within 6 months if licensed in another state.
• 5–15+ years of transportation/roadway engineering design experience.
• Experience with roadway design software and plan development.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support geometric design of highways, arterials, and local roadways.
• Prepare PS&E—detailed construction plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Develop horizontal/vertical alignments and cross sections.
• Coordinate drainage design and roadway grading.
• Create 3D roadway models and plan sets with design software.
• Collaborate with traffic, drainage, utilities, geotech, and structures teams.
• Ensure compliance with AASHTO, MUTCD, DOT standards.
• Support client coordination, scheduling, and task management.
• Review plans and calculations for QA and standards adherence.
• Provide construction support including RFIs and field coordination.

Skills

Roadway design

Geometric design

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Ardurra is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of highway and local roadway projects for public-sector clients. The role emphasizes technical contribution in roadway design and coordination across disciplines, with assignments in Salt Lake City, Boise, Spokane, or Coeur d’Alene.

The ideal candidate has a PE license or ability to obtain within six months, 5–15+ years of roadway experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and ORD.