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Transportation Project Engineer – PE
Keller & Associates. Perform and lead technical design for transportation projects in accordance with applicable local agency, state, and AASHTO standards .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in transportation engineering, including the development of construction plans, specifications, and technical reports, while applying strong technical judgment and attention to detail. Capable of coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines and providing mentorship to junior engineers.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseTransportation Engineering ExperienceRoadway Design PrinciplesTechnical Review and QA/QCAutoCAD/Civil 3D Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Transportation DesignEngineering CalculationsTechnical AnalysesGeometric Roadway DesignConstruction Plans PreparationTechnical Report WritingSight Distance AnalysisTraffic Control PlansUtility Plans DevelopmentInterchange Layout Design
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving AbilityMentorship and GuidanceCollaboration Skills
Tools & Technologies
AutoCAD/Civil 3DMicroStation/OpenRoads/Bentley ProductsBluebeamArcGISSketchupTwinMotion
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License
Industry Keywords
Transportation ProjectsAASHTO StandardsMunicipal EngineeringState DOTFederal Transportation ProjectsRoadway EngineeringConstruction SpecificationsTechnical MemorandaProject Bidding SupportEnvironmental Disciplines
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform and lead technical design for transportation projects in accordance with applicable local agency, state, and AASHTO standards
- Develop horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway sections, intersection layouts, sight distance analyses, interchange layouts, utility plans, traffic control plans, signing and striping plans, roadway drainage design, and right-of-way plans
- Perform engineering calculations, technical analyses, modeling, and design studies
- Prepare and review construction plans, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and other engineering deliverables
- Prepare Preliminary Engineering Reports and technical memoranda
- Apply sound engineering judgment to identify and evaluate design alternatives and resolve complex technical issues
- Coordinate technical design across transportation, drainage, utilities, structures, and environmental disciplines
- Perform technical reviews and support QA/QC of engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and reports
- Provide technical support during project bidding and construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and assisting with design changes
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers
- Coordinate with project managers regarding scope, schedule, budget, and technical needs
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in transportation or roadway engineering and design
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah, Idaho, Oregon and/or Nevada, or the ability to obtain applicable licensure within six months of hire
- Experience preparing transportation plans, specifications, calculations, reports, and other engineering deliverables
- Experience with municipal, county, state DOT, or federally funded transportation projects preferred
- Strong knowledge of roadway and transportation engineering principles, practices, and design standards
- Demonstrated experience developing transportation construction plans, specifications, engineering calculations, and technical reports
- Strong understanding of geometric roadway design, including horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway sections, intersections, sight distance, signing, striping, and traffic control
- Ability to independently evaluate technical challenges and develop practical engineering solutions
- Strong technical judgment and attention to detail
- Experience performing technical reviews and QA/QC of engineering design deliverables
- Ability to coordinate effectively with engineers and technical professionals across multiple disciplines
- Ability to manage technical assignments, prioritize workload, and meet project deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical information
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative project team
- Proficiency with applicable transportation design and documentation software such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads/Bentley Products, Bluebeam, and ArcGIS, as appropriate to project needs
- Knowledge of Sketchup and TwinMotion programs is a plus
- Ability and willingness to mentor less-experienced engineers and designers
Benefits
Comp & perks- Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company paid life insurance with option to buy up
- Salary Advantage Program
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k match program & access to asset management services
- Year-end bonus
- Costco membership
- Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell back program
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid day of community service