Transportation Engineer PE
Clark Nexsen
United States, Virginia, Vienna
8000 Towers Crescent Drive (Show on map)
Jun 13, 2025
Description
A Transportation Engineer will be responsible for performing and directing Transportation engineering duties on multi-discipline design projects of moderate to large scope, and projects that involve only Transportation engineering.
General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Performing Transportation engineering duties as a lead project engineer including analysis and design involving interstates and interchanges, urban roadways and bridges, site grading, stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics, storm drainage systems, culverts, erosion control, and site plan preparation; supervising and directing the work of EI/EIT's assigned to the project; coordination with other design disciplines; leading the production of contract documents; and satisfying project budget and schedule requirements
Working on a multi-discipline design team
Meeting with clients to prepare and validate scope of work
Preparation of marketing and presentation materials as directed
Obtain guidance from Senior Engineers and the Department Head as necessary to resolve technical and coordination issues and conflicting criteria
Direct and supervise the work of EI/EIT's and CAD Technicians assigned to the project, particularly where unusual or difficult problems are encountered
Performing Transportation services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids as directed
Performing Transportation services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings
Complying with the company's quality control practices and procedures
Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, Operations Directors and senior management
Working with a multi-discipline team of architects, engineers, interior designers and landscape architects
Participate in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
Directing, supervising and training junior Transportation staff as directed
Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of junior Transportation staff
Project responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Perform Senior Transportation Engineer tasks as directed
Preparing scope and fee proposals for the Transportation portion of multi-discipline projects or single-discipline, Transportation-only projects
Conduct project code analysis for review by the Senior Engineer
Preparing accurate, complete, and code-compliant Transportation drawings and specifications for schematic, design development, and construction document submittals.
Reviewing calculations and all work products produced by Transportation EI/EIT's assigned to the project, particularly analysis and design assumptions, input data, and output results
Reviewing all drawings produced by Transportation technicians assigned to the project
Coordinate drawings with technical specifications
Coordinate work product with other disciplines
Incorporate responses to QC and Gray Team comments into the project documents
Assist in responding to RFI's, Owner comments, etc.
Review and respond to CA submittals
Perform discipline QA/QC review on assigned projects
Adhere to discipline budget and schedule
Education, Technology, and Experience
Graduation from an ABET-accredited 4-, 5-, or 6-year engineering program in one of the following disciplines:
Civil Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering
Civil Engineering Technology
Post-graduate degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering/ Transportation Engineering-related degree may be given additional consideration
A Transportation Engineer PE should typically have 4 years or more of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with a Transportation Engineering firm or a multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm and experience with analysis and design involving interstates, interchanges, urban roadways and will have a demonstrated commitment to producing correct, complete, and coordinated construction documents.
Must be a fully licensed Engineer in at least one US state, preferably in the local jurisdiction
NCEES record to facilitate licensure through reciprocity is preferred
Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation is preferred
Additional certifications such as PTOE are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process
Active participation in ITE, VASITE, ASHE, NSPE, ASCE or other related professional organizations is desirable
A Transportation Engineer should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.
Working familiarity with design and production software to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable.
A Transportation Engineer should typically have 4 years or more of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with a Transportation Engineering firm or a multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm and experience with analysis and design involving interstates, interchanges, urban roadways and will have a demonstrated commitment to producing correct, complete, and coordinated construction documents.
Experience with grading, stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics, storm drainage system design, culvert design, and erosion and sediment control plan preparation is highly desirable.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondences.
Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups
Have a can-do attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole
Be dedicated to the advancement of the engineering profession
Physical Requirements
Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. Work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Workplace Flexibility
We have selected two as common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Clark Nexsen
United States, Virginia, Vienna
8000 Towers Crescent Drive (Show on map)
Jun 13, 2025
Description
A Transportation Engineer will be responsible for performing and directing Transportation engineering duties on multi-discipline design projects of moderate to large scope, and projects that involve only Transportation engineering.
General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Performing Transportation engineering duties as a lead project engineer including analysis and design involving interstates and interchanges, urban roadways and bridges, site grading, stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics, storm drainage systems, culverts, erosion control, and site plan preparation; supervising and directing the work of EI/EIT's assigned to the project; coordination with other design disciplines; leading the production of contract documents; and satisfying project budget and schedule requirements
Working on a multi-discipline design team
Meeting with clients to prepare and validate scope of work
Preparation of marketing and presentation materials as directed
Obtain guidance from Senior Engineers and the Department Head as necessary to resolve technical and coordination issues and conflicting criteria
Direct and supervise the work of EI/EIT's and CAD Technicians assigned to the project, particularly where unusual or difficult problems are encountered
Performing Transportation services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids as directed
Performing Transportation services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings
Complying with the company's quality control practices and procedures
Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, Operations Directors and senior management
Working with a multi-discipline team of architects, engineers, interior designers and landscape architects
Participate in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
Directing, supervising and training junior Transportation staff as directed
Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of junior Transportation staff
Project responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Perform Senior Transportation Engineer tasks as directed
Preparing scope and fee proposals for the Transportation portion of multi-discipline projects or single-discipline, Transportation-only projects
Conduct project code analysis for review by the Senior Engineer
Preparing accurate, complete, and code-compliant Transportation drawings and specifications for schematic, design development, and construction document submittals.
Reviewing calculations and all work products produced by Transportation EI/EIT's assigned to the project, particularly analysis and design assumptions, input data, and output results
Reviewing all drawings produced by Transportation technicians assigned to the project
Coordinate drawings with technical specifications
Coordinate work product with other disciplines
Incorporate responses to QC and Gray Team comments into the project documents
Assist in responding to RFI's, Owner comments, etc.
Review and respond to CA submittals
Perform discipline QA/QC review on assigned projects
Adhere to discipline budget and schedule
Education, Technology, and Experience
Graduation from an ABET-accredited 4-, 5-, or 6-year engineering program in one of the following disciplines:
Civil Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering
Civil Engineering Technology
Post-graduate degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering/ Transportation Engineering-related degree may be given additional consideration
A Transportation Engineer PE should typically have 4 years or more of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with a Transportation Engineering firm or a multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm and experience with analysis and design involving interstates, interchanges, urban roadways and will have a demonstrated commitment to producing correct, complete, and coordinated construction documents.
Must be a fully licensed Engineer in at least one US state, preferably in the local jurisdiction
NCEES record to facilitate licensure through reciprocity is preferred
Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation is preferred
Additional certifications such as PTOE are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process
Active participation in ITE, VASITE, ASHE, NSPE, ASCE or other related professional organizations is desirable
A Transportation Engineer should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.
Working familiarity with design and production software to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable.
A Transportation Engineer should typically have 4 years or more of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with a Transportation Engineering firm or a multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm and experience with analysis and design involving interstates, interchanges, urban roadways and will have a demonstrated commitment to producing correct, complete, and coordinated construction documents.
Experience with grading, stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics, storm drainage system design, culvert design, and erosion and sediment control plan preparation is highly desirable.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondences.
Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups
Have a can-do attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole
Be dedicated to the advancement of the engineering profession
Physical Requirements
Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. Work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Workplace Flexibility
We have selected two as common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Job ID: 481740392
Originally Posted on: 6/18/2025
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