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Job description
We are seeking a talented Transportation Engineer to join our Denver office. This role offers the opportunity to design complex transportation design projects while contributing to infrastructure that shapes the communities we serve. You will provide engineering expertise across the full project lifecycle, from concept through construction documentation.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Lead plan development for transportation design projects including horizontal and vertical geometry, cross sections, earthwork modeling, and 3D roadway modeling
- Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and cost estimates
- Assist with drainage and utility design and coordination
- Calculate quantities and develop construction specifications
- Utilize computer-assisted engineering and design software to create professional contract drawings
- Conduct project site visits and field investigations
- Evaluate client needs and identify technical requirements
- Attend client meetings and provide regular project updates
- Resolve project issues and obtain necessary approvals
- Submit documents to federal, state, and local agencies for code compliance review
- Obtain required permits and coordinate with regulatory agencies
- Ensure compliance with company quality assurance and quality control standards
- Lead and mentor EITs and design technicians
- Review design computations and quantity estimates for accuracy
- Recommend design changes based on technical evaluation
- Support proposal development efforts
Core Responsibilities:
Project Engineering & Design
Client & Project Management
Quality Assurance & Team Leadership
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Colorado, or ability to obtain Colorado PE within 12 months
- Minimum 4 years of civil engineering experience with focus on transportation projects
- Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Self-motivated with adaptability to evolving project and client needs
Education & Licensure
Experience & Skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) standards and processes
- Experience working with Front Range municipalities
What We Offer:
- Diverse project portfolio enabling professional growth and specialization
- Collaborative environment that values innovation and creative problem-solving
- Work-life balance with flexible arrangements
- Opportunity to make lasting impacts on community infrastructure
- Professional development and mentorship programs
We realize there’s more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.
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