Senior Transportation Engineer

AKS Engineering & Forestry$90K — $120K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 7+ years in transportation engineering
  • Expertise in rural and urban highway and intersection design
  • Proficient in MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and public agencies
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with leadership experience
  • Knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, and state DOT design standards

Responsibilities

  • Lead roadway and multimodal transportation projects from planning to construction
  • Collaborate with surveyors and environmental scientists to deliver integrated designs
  • Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for roadways and highways
  • Oversee design tasks like alignments, pavement grading, and utility coordination
  • Guide stormwater and drainage design following ODOT and local standards
  • Manage client coordination and lead proposal development
  • Support business development through strategic relationship-building
  • Mentor junior engineers providing technical and professional growth opportunities

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape and grow the transportation group
  • Access to resources for pursuing exciting projects
  • Mentorship and development opportunities for career growth
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams and public sector clients
  • Impact on community through improved transportation infrastructure
Full Job Description
Senior Transportation Engineer

Were looking for a Senior Transportation Engineer to join our public works team in Tualatin, Oregon. If youre a licensed PE who knows how to lead teams, deliver complex roadway projects, and build long-term relationships with public sector clients, this could be your next great move. Youll get to shape our transportation group, mentor engineers, and have the resources to go after the kinds of projects youre excited about.
What Youll Do
  • Lead roadway and multimodal transportation projects from planning and design through construction
  • Collaborate with surveyors, water resources engineers, and environmental scientists to deliver integrated, high-quality designs
  • Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for roadways and highways
  • Oversee design tasks including horizontal and vertical alignments, pavement grading, and utility coordination
  • Perform (or guide) stormwater and drainage design using ODOT and local agency standards
  • Lead client coordination, internal team management, and proposal development
  • Support business development through relationship-building and strategic pursuit planning
  • Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and professional growth opportunities
  • Help us grow our transportation practice in Tualatin and beyond
Who You Are
  • A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 7+ years of transportation engineering experience
  • Experienced in both rural and urban highway and intersection design
  • Skilled in MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Comfortable coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and public agencies
  • Known for your clear communication, organizational skills, and ability to lead
  • Familiar with AASHTO, MUTCD, and state DOT design standards
Nice to Have
  • Experience working with ODOT or other state/county/municipal agencies in the Northwest
  • Knowledge of ODOT Hydraulics Manual and USACE Slopes V standards
  • Field experience as a construction engineer or inspector
  • A confident presence when presenting to stakeholders, agency staff, or community members

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