Transportation Engineer Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

The Transportation Engineer provides support to projects under contract with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Transportation Research Board, State, and local entities. The candidate selected will help support transportation research, analysis, data collection, and reporting activities. This position will support the development of technical documents for local, state, regional and/or national government initiatives that aim to influence and change behavior of the public and/or professionals (i.e., transportation engineers, state and local officials, planning, and policy professionals).

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Research on transportation topics including, but not limited to those stated above.
Data collection and analysis
Report preparation/technical writing
Meeting preparation, attendance, and documentation
- Interact daily with functional peer groups, project leads, and management.
- Interact with outside customers.
- Contribute to proposals and project development planning activities.

Requirements & Skills 1

BS and 0-2yrs of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field.
MS; or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field.
PhD; or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field.
- Demonstrated understanding of surface transportation operation, policy, safety, and/or planning topics.
- Demonstrated research and analytical abilities.
- Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented.

Job summary 2

We are seeking a creative Transportation Engineer to design and develop transportation solutions for new business proposals, as well as identify and provide solutions for improving operational efficiencies for current business projects. As a Transportation Engineer, you will work independently on developing practical solutions that help our customers meet their objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Identify cost-saving opportunities by creating transportation solutions such as dedicated fleet design, routing, scheduling and more.
- Present an engineering analysis to both technical and non-technical business audiences indicating a range of possible alternatives.
- Collaborate with Senior Lead Transportation Engineers to decide on approach and design for projects
- Maintain consistent attendance while exhibiting behavior in alignment with our core values.

Requirements & Skills 2

A Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related analytical field
Two years of significant experience in transportation or logistics to include knowledge of routing, fleet design, solution techniques and tools; programming skills or simulation/routing experience
Understanding of transportation problems such as government regulations, Driver HOS, Driver issues and equipment capabilities and configurations
- Sufficient understanding of business operations and practices and be able to apply the appropriate methods, models, and analysis with minimal direction and maintain existing models for engineering analysis
- Ability to analyze data and convey the information in a manner appropriate for the intended audience as well as strong time management and project management skills
- Maintain consistent attendance while exhibiting behavior in alignment with our core values.

Job summary 3

We have a position open for an Transportation Engineer to work with our transportation team. Transportation planning is an exciting field which offers a unique opportunity to develop, test, and refine innovative solutions to transportation problems from a project's inception, through to advanced design stages.

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Planning, analysis, and design for multiple transportation facilities including roadways, bridges, sidewalks, trails, traffic control devices, airports, and transit facilities
Tasks might also include assistance in Estimation/calibration/validation of these demand models
Performing feasibility and alternatives analysis for intersection and roadway designs including developing conceptual and preliminary geometric designs
Conducting studies and design for bicycle lanes and trail networks
Conducting studies and design for bus and rail transit improvements, transit priority and access to transit/bus stop improvements
Conducting traffic studies such as traffic impact studies, traffic signal warrants, parking studies, traffic safety studies and traffic calming
- Performing field inventories and measurements of roadway/traffic conditions
- Preparation of technical reports and presentations
- Representing company at technical meetings and public meetings

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Job summary 4

We are recruiting for the Transportation Engineer. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below.

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Education for Operation and Materials Track: Possession of a Bachelor's from an accredited university in any of the following: Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Geological Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Welding Engineering.
Experience: None required.

Job summary 5

We currently have an opportunity for a Transportation Engineer to join our Transportation Design Team. This position is eligible for a flexible work from home schedule with weekly collaboration days in our offices. The selected candidate will work as part of a team and contribute to the planning and design of transportation projects for a variety of state and local agencies.

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Performs planning and design tasks for a variety of transportation improvement projects under the direction of the Sr. Engineers and Project Managers
Applies local, state, and federal design guidelines and standards to implement transportation, traffic, and drainage related designs.
Utilizes design guidelines from IDOT, FHWA, ITE, NACTO, AASHTO and MUTCD to develop multimodal solutions and evaluate alternatives.
Develops specifications and quantity estimates for transportation or site-civil related projects.
Develops horizontal/vertical and cross-sectional geometry for roadway and/or drainage projects.
Creates plans and bid documents for project deliverables using a variety of design and modeling tools including: MicroStation ORD, ArcGIS, HCS, Synchro and Excel.
- Coordinates with public/private utilities to document physical location and analyze potential conflicts.
- Assists with field data collection, field survey and construction inspection/documentation as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 5

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and EIT are required.
5+ years of roadway and/or drainage design experience for municipal, county or state agency clients (IDOT, Tollway).
Ability to apply transportation engineering principals to projects and work independently to complete assigned project tasks while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
Strong communication skills with the ability to draft technical memos, provide support for the creation of presentation and meeting materials, and work as part of a collaborative team.
- Proficiency with MicroStation is required. Experience with OpenRoads Designer, Geopak, ArcGIS, HCS and Synchro is desired.
- Proficiency with MS Office is required.
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to project sites as needed.

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The Transportation Engineer performs transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, and maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

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Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments,schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.
Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
Assists with development of design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence.
Coordinates with properties, utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project's impact on adjacent properties.
Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
- Ensures compliance with National Bridge Inspection standards.
- Provides assistance and technical support to area offices in the matters concerning bridge maintenance and construction.
- Assists in the development, preparation, and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.

Requirements & Skills 6

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related discipline
4 years in engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent
No supervisory experience required
Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis
Licensed Prof Engineer
- Safety Impact Certificate
- Valid Driver License at time of application
- Safety Impact certifications will be issued by TxDOT at the time of hire

Job summary 7

We are currently seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our office. The primary duties of the Transportation Engineer are leading individual project tasks and assignments. Will be responsible to take ownership of tasks including management of younger staff.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Coordinate work of a multidiscipline team throughout an entire project's development, while under supervision of a Project Manager
Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project site in conjunction with all disciplines
- Coordinate workload through the entire project development and complete documents on schedule
- Work with the Project Manager, Regional Controller and Department Manager or Managing Principal for project reviews with corporate management as needed
- Perform other duties as needed

Requirements & Skills 7

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering required
PE required
5 years of experience in Engineering or Construction related industry.
An extensive understanding of CAD; specifically, Microstation and Geopak
Background in Roadway Transportation Plan Production is required
Expertise with 3D modeling and BIM for Infrastructure using Bentley Products is desirable
- Experience delivering projects for Illinois transportation agencies is desirable
- Experience preparing special provisions is a bonus
- Preference given to local candidates

Job summary 8

We have a tremendous opportunity for a highly motivated entry level Transportation Engineer to work with a top-notch team of highway/traffic engineers and transportation planners. We focus on advancing complex roadway/highway infrastructure projects and we are a recognized leader in the planning, permitting, and design of transportation projects throughout the Commonwealth.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Designing intersections and roadways, including profiles, cross sections, and grading
Preparing Complete Streets, pedestrian and bicycle designs
Developing pavement marking, signing plans and highway guide signs
Preparing Temporary Traffic Control Plans
Conducting hydraulic and hydrologic analyses
Developing quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
- Assisting with transportation studies, design reports, calculations, and analyses
- Conducting traffic modeling and simulations
- Performing field work and data collection in a variety of environments

Requirements & Skills 8

0-3 years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
EIT certification preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Beginner to intermediate AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience
- Experience with Synchro, HCS, Vissim, SignCAD, AutoTurn, StormCAD, HydroCAD
- Ability to work in a team environment with staff from different disciplines and backgrounds
- Requires successful evaluation of a motor vehicle record (MVR) check and maintaining a safe driving record

Job summary 9

The Transportation Engineer is responsible for the supervision, administration, and direction of activities of project management staff and contracted consultants, monitoring scope, schedule, budget, and quality of the project development process. This position develops and implements policies, procedures, and standard work within ADOT and provides guidance for compliance of rules.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Manages projects through the development process for both in-house and consultant-designed projects. This includes establishing project scope and fee, critical path schedule, and all internal procedures to initiate, develop and advertise projects for construction
Supervises and directs the activities of the project management staff and hired consultants. Monitors and reports the progress of projects and the project development process related to project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
- Communicates with ADOT groups, outside agencies, and project stakeholders to inform, facilitate and expedite the development of projects. This includes but is not limited to communicating material changes on projects, enhancements, and other scope changes/impacts. Attend and facilitate public information meetings as needed for projects
- Participate in the planning and programming of needed transportation facilities and priorities. Preparation of documents related to the development of projects and addressing special needs studies
- Travel required in the course and scope of developing projects

Requirements & Skills 9

Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state statutes, agency standards, policies and procedures applicable to managing projects
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to represent the agency in a positive manner that stakeholders trust
- Negotiation,conflict management, and building relationships skills are necessary for this position

Job summary 10

The Transportation Engineer will assist the Director of Transportation Operations (Director) and the Deputy Director in all aspects of his or her duties in the City of Department of Public Works (DPW), Transportation Division. The Transportation Engineer will work on multiple projects simultaneously in an organized and customer-oriented manner and will refer to the Director for supervisory issues and approval of transportation engineering projects and plans. In addition, the Traffic Engineer will represent the Division at meetings with City officials and the public as required.

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Requirements & Skills 10

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Five years of experience in traffic and transportation engineering.
Experience in a public works/municipal environment with regulatory experience preferred.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status is required, Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is desirable
- Must be able to read, interpret, and explain clearly and in basic terminology documents and plans such as construction contract documents, engineering design theory and analysis, union contracts, City ordinances, state and federal laws, regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS, and traffic analysis and simulation software

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