Civil Engineer Designer - Transportation/Public Works

  • Psomas
  • Tucson, Arizona
  • Full Time

Our Civil Engineering - Transportation/Public Works Team in our Tucson, AZ office has an opportunity for a talented and experienced Civil Engineer Designer. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

About being our Civil Engineer Designer - Transportation

As a Civil Engineer Designer supporting our Transportation/Public Works engineering team in our Tucson office, you'll be utilizing and expanding your skills to organize and execute the technical quality and coordination of a broad range of project assignments requiring solid knowledge of transportation and public works projects. In our collaborative, quality service culture, individuals that have excellent communication and technical skills thrive. If you are pro-active, enjoy increasing your technical skills, and can work well both independently and with fellow team members to provide client satisfaction, ensure quality standards are met, and efficiency levels are maintained, we would like to talk to you about joining our team.

Responsibility Highlights for our Civil Engineer Designer - Transportation/Public Works

  • Work under minimal supervision, providing support to project team for all necessary design services, direction, coordination, and follow-up on the work duties assigned
  • Help with the development of projects and conventional aspects of engineering using CAD
  • Execute technical tasks requiring solid knowledge of transportation and infrastructure on public works projects
  • Design efforts will be concentrated in transportation engineering, to include research and analysis, engineering studies, street and highway design, transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, drainage, grading, signing and striping, water quality design, and utility coordination
  • Research and analyze necessary technical aspects of transportation engineering
  • Assist with investigations and coordination of utilities
  • Support the development of technical reports, memorandums and exhibits
  • Attend and participate in site visits and client meetings
  • Support other team members as needed

Minimum Qualifications to be our Civil Engineer Designer - Transportation/Public Works

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in civil engineering design with agency or consulting firm with a focus on transportation projects, including roadway/highway design, roadway widenings, interchange modifications, bike trails/paths, etc.
  • Familiarity with local municipality design and procedures, regulatory compliance, and agency coordination
  • Knowledge and experience in computer software utilized in the transportation industry - OpenRoads, MicroStation and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Current knowledge of methods and development in civil engineering design

Preferred Qualifications for our Civil Engineer Designer - Transportation/Public Works

  • Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification or can be obtained within 1 year of hire
  • Interest in sustainable designs and concepts

Highlighted Benefits for our Civil Engineer Designer - Transportation/Public Works

Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules, an inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas!

  • A competitive wage! Compensation may be adjusted for well qualified candidates
  • 8 Paid Holidays & 3 Weeks of PTO
  • Career pathing, training + professional development

Strong History + Bright Future

As a 100% employee owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S for over 78 years, Psomas is proud to be an award winning consulting firm with over 750 employees. Our talented team have an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local community.

We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job ID: 486481976
Originally Posted on: 7/23/2025

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