Transportation Engineer (PE)
$95,000–$150,000 year
On-siteBoise, Idaho, United States or Draper, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Lead or support the geometric design of highways, arterials, collectors, and local roadways, preparing detailed construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Develop horizontal and vertical alignments, typical sections, and cross sections while performing drainage design coordination and grading. Utilize design software to produce 3D roadway models and plan sets, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams including traffic, drainage, utilities, and structures. Ensure designs comply with AASHTO, MUTCD, and applicable state/local DOT standards, then review plans and calculations for quality assurance. Provide construction support through RFIs, submittal reviews, and field coordination. Available out of Salt Lake City, Boise, Spokane, or Coeur d'Alene.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (required or ability to obtain within 6 months if already licensed in another state)
- 5-15+ years of experience in transportation/roadway engineering design
- Proficiency in roadway design software including: AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Proficiency in roadway design software including: Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
- Experience developing plan & profile sheets, cross sections, and corridor models
- Strong understanding of AASHTO design guidelines and state DOT standards
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced consulting environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working on DOT-funded or municipal roadway projects
- Familiarity with additional tools such as: MicroStation
- Familiarity with additional tools such as: Bluebeam
- Familiarity with additional tools such as: Synchro or traffic analysis tools (a plus)
- Familiarity with additional tools such as: GIS applications (ArcGIS)
- Experience with stormwater design and roadway drainage integration
- Knowledge of utility coordination and right-of-way considerations
- Prior experience serving as task lead or deputy project manager
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering (nice to have)
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