Project Engineer - Transportation

RH2

$93K — $135K *
Nampa, ID 83686In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Idaho (or ability to obtain)
  • 4-12 years of relevant engineering experience focusing on transportation or public works
  • Proficient in engineering design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, etc.)
  • Strong grasp of transportation design standards and specifications
  • Familiarity with transportation engineering fundamentals
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate task execution with project managers and technical leads
  • Contribute to the design and CAD development of public works infrastructure plans
  • Prepare engineering calculations and technical reports
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across various offices
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Perform project tasks in a cost-effective manner
  • Provide construction support and conduct site observations

Benefits

  • 100% paid insurance premiums for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Nine paid holidays plus competitive paid time off accumulations
  • 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match and profit sharing
  • Office social events and paid volunteer hours for community engagement
  • Career development incentives and mentorship for professional growth
Full Job Description
With your skills you will:
  • Coordinate task execution with RH2 project managers and technical leads
  • Contribute to the design and CAD development of roadway, intersection, stormwater, and related transportation and public works infrastructure plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E)
  • Prepare engineering calculations and technical reports
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across RH2's 160+ staff in all nine offices
  • Review and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards
  • Perform project tasks in a timely and cost-effective manner
  • Provide construction support, including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and conducting site visits and observation tasks
  • Assist RH2 project managers and technical leads with client engagement and public agency representatives to support project and deliverable development and approvals
  • Collaborate with other offices to support and develop RH2 best practices and create consistency and standards to grow the transportation and public works services

What you'll bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Idaho (or ability to obtain through reciprocity)
  • 4-12 years of relevant engineering experience, specifically in transportation or public works infrastructure projects
  • Proficiency with engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar tools)
  • Strong understanding of transportation design standards, specifications, and guidelines (e.g. ISPWC, AASHTO, PROWAG, etc.)
  • Familiarity with transportation engineering, roadway drainage systems, project delivery, and construction management fundamentals
  • Interest in working with state DOTs, counties, or municipal agencies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily performed in an office/business setting, however there will be occasional site visits and field observations. To successfully perform this job, an individual should have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to:
  • Perform a mix of office and field site observations.
  • Sit or stand at a desk for several hours to perform work in an office setting.
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Compensation Counts:

RH2 has an excellent multi-component compensation package built to recognize and financially reward our employees' contributions throughout their career with the company. Individual base compensation will vary within the range of $45.00-$65.00/hour based on skills, qualifications, and experience as they relate to the requirements for this position. RH2 values our employees' work/life balance and compensates for overtime at 1.5 times the base rate for hours exceeding 40 regular hours in a work week. This position is eligible for RH2's performance bonus, which is equivalent to one month's pay. Time in position, and individual and company performance requirements apply.

Benefits you'll enjoy:
  • Health & Wellbeing - 100% paid insurance premiums for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and an employee assistance program (EAP) employee coverage. Two buy-up medical plans are available, and low-cost partner and dependent coverage offered.
  • Rest & Recover - Nine (9) paid holidays. Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual benefit.
  • Savings Plans - 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and after-tax contribution options, generous employer 401(k) match, employer profit sharing contribution, employer Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) contribution, HSA with an annual employer contribution, FSA, and dependent care FSA available.
  • Team Building & Community - Office social events, all-company retreat, and paid volunteer hours to encourage local community involvement and partnerships.
  • Career Recognition & Development - Service anniversary bonuses and/or additional PTO on milestone anniversaries, incentives for professional licensure, defined career progression for every discipline, and mentorship from experienced professionals. We help advance careers because we care about you.

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