Transportation Engineer
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Transportation Engineer to join a growing team in Madison. This market is extremely active right now, and we're looking for a strong technical contributor who can support and lead transportation-focused projects across planning, design, and delivery.
The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of relevant transportation engineering experience and holds a Professional Engineer (PE) license. However, candidates without a PE will still be considered if they have strong hands-on experience in roadway, traffic, or transportation design.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and support transportation engineering design for roadway, highway, and infrastructure projects.
- Prepare plans, specifications, reports, and design documentation.
- Conduct geometric design, traffic analysis, modeling, and related calculations.
- Collaborate closely with project managers, planners, and multidisciplinary design teams.
- Assist in the development and review of project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal transportation standards and guidelines.
- Support client communication and contribute to proposal and project development as needed.
Qualifications
Required:
- 4+ years of experience in transportation engineering (roadway, traffic, or related discipline).
- Proficiency with industry-standard design tools/software (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroStation, Synchro, HCS, etc.).
- Solid understanding of transportation design standards (DOT, AASHTO, MUTCD, etc.).
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Preferred:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience with Wisconsin DOT (WisDOT) projects.
Will Consider:
- Candidates without a PE if they bring strong, relevant transportation engineering experience.
Why This Role Is Hot
Madison's transportation engineering market is experiencing significant growth, resulting in a high demand for skilled engineers who can contribute immediately to active and upcoming projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a role with strong project impact and career advancement potential.
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