Transportation Project Engineer, Roads and Highways - Tri-Cities, WA.

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

HSA

Lifestyle Spending

Professional development

Flexible schedule

9/80 schedule

PTO accrual

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. seeks a Transportation Project Engineer to join the Inland Northwest team. You will lead roadway design tasks, develop alignments and grading plans, and coordinate with multiple disciplines on projects across Idaho and Eastern Washington.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, active Idaho and/or Washington PE licenses, and 7+ years of transportation project experience. Location options include Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Pocatello, Spokane, and Tri-Cities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• IDEP license or ability to obtain WA licensure within 6 months.
• 7+ years of civil engineering experience with transportation projects.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer and Civil 3D.
• Experience delivering projects for state DOTs and local agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design tasks from concept through final design and construction documents.
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, typical sections, and grading plans.
• Prepare and review plans using OpenRoads Designer and Civil 3D.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyze survey data and maps.
• Prepare technical reports, quantities, and unit costs for project materials.
• Coordinate design with structures, drainage, traffic, utilities, environmental, and survey teams.
• Serve as roadway task lead, guiding junior staff and ensuring quality.
• Communicate technical information to project managers, clients, and agencies.
• Support project scheduling and client/agency meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination

Leadership

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Idaho Professional Engineer license

Washington Professional Engineer license

OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

Job description

Transportation Project Engineer, Roads and Highways

Transportation Jobs With David Evans And Associates

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Transportation team solves modern transportation challenges by combining innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our clients. Through cutting‑edge engineering practices, we deliver unique solutions designed to provide an exceptional client experience. DEA meets the demands of modern transportation with a diverse range of services tailored to our clients’ evolving needs. From enhancing existing transportation networks to pioneering new mobility solutions, our expertise helps shape a future where safe, efficient, and accessible mobility improves the quality of life in the communities we serve.

The Roads and Highways Practice is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to join our Inland Northwest team in one of the following locations: Boise, ID; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Pocatello, ID; Spokane, WA; or Tri-Cities, WA.

In this role, you will contribute to and lead roadway design tasks on multidisciplinary transportation projects throughout Idaho and Eastern Washington. You will apply your technical knowledge and engineering judgment to advance projects from conceptual design through final plans, specifications, and estimates. Projects may include freeways, highways, local roadways, intersection and street improvements, utility coordination, and related transportation infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and collaborative engineer with strong roadway design experience and the ability to take ownership of technical assignments. You should be comfortable developing horizontal and vertical alignments, grading and earthwork designs, ADA-compliant pedestrian facilities, utility relocation plans, quantities, specifications, and engineers’ estimates. You will work closely with project managers, clients, and professionals from other engineering disciplines while helping guide and mentor junior staff.

Experience with construction observation, general civil design, traffic signals, or illumination is beneficial and may provide opportunities to expand your technical capabilities.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead roadway design tasks from conceptual development through final design and construction documents.
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway profiles, typical sections, grading plans, intersection layouts, ADA-compliant pedestrian facilities, and related design elements.
• Prepare and review preliminary and final plans using OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyze survey data, maps, reports, record drawings, and other technical information.
• Prepare and revise technical reports, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, design documentation, and supporting project materials.
• Coordinate roadway design with structures, drainage and hydraulics, traffic, utilities, environmental, survey, and other disciplines.
• Serve as a roadway task lead, coordinating assignments, monitoring progress, and supporting delivery of work within established scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Delegate work to junior staff, provide technical guidance, and review work products for quality and completeness.
• Communicate project‑specific technical information to project managers, clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Support the development, tracking, and updating of project schedules.
• Participate in client and agency meetings, stakeholder coordination, public open houses, and other community‑engagement activities.
• Provide engineering support during bidding and construction and, when needed, assist with construction observation.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support the continued growth of DEA’s transportation practice in Idaho and Eastern Washington.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Current Idaho Professional Engineer license and a Washington Professional Engineer license, or the ability to obtain Washington licensure within six months of hire.
• Seven or more years of civil engineering experience, with substantial experience designing transportation projects.
• Experience developing transportation plans using OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D.
• Experience delivering projects for state departments of transportation and local agencies.
• Working knowledge of roadway design principles, applicable design standards, specifications, and construction‑document requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical work, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering transportation projects in Idaho and/or Eastern Washington.
• Project experience with the Idaho Transportation Department, Washington State Department of Transportation, and local agencies.
• Experience serving as a roadway task lead and directing the work of junior engineers and designers.
• Familiarity with ADA design requirements, utility coordination, earthwork analysis, quantity development, specifications, and engineers’ estimates.
• Experience with construction support or observation, general civil design, traffic signals, or illumination.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, for employees and their families
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work Schedule: Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program: Paid time off (PTO) beginning at 120 hours annually for full-time employees, with increased accrual based on years of service (up to 200 hours)
• Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year
• Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Employee bonus program: Eligible employees may participate in DEA’s employee bonus program, which is based on company profitability.
• Potential salary range: $105,000/annually - $145,000/annually
• The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Potential office locations include: Boise, ID; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Pocatello, ID; Spokane, WA; Tri-Cities, WA.