Transportation Engineer
We're partnering with a respected & employee-owned civil engineering firm in New Mexico that is expanding its transportation group across multiple offices. They're seeking a Transportation Engineer with strong roadway and highway design experience to support municipal, DOT, and regional infrastructure projects. This position can be based in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, or Las Cruces, offering long-term career growth, meaningful project work, and a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute roadway and highway geometric design, including horizontal/vertical alignments, corridors, and intersections.
- Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates (PS&E) for transportation projects.
- Develop design calculations, engineering reports, and technical documentation.
- Support traffic engineering tasks such as traffic control plans, signing/striping, or signal design based on experience.
- Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality project delivery.
- Participate in project scoping, scheduling, and quality control reviews.
- Assist with proposals and project pursuits when needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
- 4-10+ years of roadway, highway, or transportation engineering experience.
- PE license required - or the ability to obtain a New Mexico PE within 6-12 months (mandatory).
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation/OpenRoads.
- Experience preparing construction documents for DOT or municipal agencies.
- Working knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, and applicable state DOT standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with NMDOT projects.
- Exposure to traffic engineering tasks such as modeling, capacity analysis, or signal timing.
- Experience with drainage design or hydraulic modeling tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Why This Firm?
- Growing transportation practice with diverse project opportunities.
- Clear career advancement pathways and robust mentorship.
- Ability to choose your preferred office: Santa Fe, Albuquerque, or Las Cruces.
- Competitive salary, bonuses, and a strong benefits package.
- Employee-ownership plan & competitive 401k
- Dog-friendly offices
- Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and work-life balance.
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