Transportation Engineer
Transportation Engineer
Department:
Transportation
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Las Cruces, NM
Reporting To:
Alonzo Martinez
Compensation:
$90,000 - $110,000 / year
Description
Unmatched Comp Time Policy:
Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Transportation Engineer, you will be responsible for a variety of projects, taking ownership from start to finish.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
Design and analysis of freeways, interstate highways, interchanges, urban and rural roadways, and shared-use trails
Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of transportation projects
Coordinate and work with a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects
Lead a project team consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel involved in the design, modification, analysis, and constructability of water systems
Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders
Coordinate with office management and other project managers to share resources
Assist in proposal preparation including oral presentations. Also prepare the scope, schedule, and budget for new projects
Interface with clients including state and local agencies
Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction-related issues
Prepare, review, and/or approve proposals, contracts, or cost estimates
Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants, and clients
Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
Take ownership of projects from start to finish
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
8+ years experience with plan preparation procedures and standards
8+ years experience in Transportation
Professional Civil Engineering certification (P.E.)
Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering
Hydraulics and traffic experience is a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, staff, and management
Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills
A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goal
Why would a candidate want this job?
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Generous paid time off
401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
Professional development opportunities including in-house training
Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
For more information, visit our website at
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
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Dice Id:
91165870
Position Id:
d85ed3335ec2d65151d1c993e0cf80b4
Transportation Engineer
Department:
Transportation
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Las Cruces, NM
Reporting To:
Alonzo Martinez
Compensation:
$90,000 - $110,000 / year
Description
Unmatched Comp Time Policy:
Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Transportation Engineer, you will be responsible for a variety of projects, taking ownership from start to finish.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
Design and analysis of freeways, interstate highways, interchanges, urban and rural roadways, and shared-use trails
Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of transportation projects
Coordinate and work with a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects
Lead a project team consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel involved in the design, modification, analysis, and constructability of water systems
Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders
Coordinate with office management and other project managers to share resources
Assist in proposal preparation including oral presentations. Also prepare the scope, schedule, and budget for new projects
Interface with clients including state and local agencies
Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction-related issues
Prepare, review, and/or approve proposals, contracts, or cost estimates
Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants, and clients
Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
Take ownership of projects from start to finish
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
8+ years experience with plan preparation procedures and standards
8+ years experience in Transportation
Professional Civil Engineering certification (P.E.)
Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering
Hydraulics and traffic experience is a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, staff, and management
Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills
A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goal
Why would a candidate want this job?
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Generous paid time off
401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
Professional development opportunities including in-house training
Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
For more information, visit our website at
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
#LI-KG1
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (AI) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
Report this job
Dice Id:
91165870
Position Id:
d85ed3335ec2d65151d1c993e0cf80b4
Job ID: 489965809
Originally Posted on: 8/19/2025
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