Transportation Project Engineer, Transit and Rail
- OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
- Portland, Oregon
- Full Time
Job Listing ID: 4318697 Job Title: Transportation Project Engineer, Transit and Rail
Application Deadline: 10/24/2025Job Location: Portland
Date Posted: 07/27/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Shift: Day Shift
Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months
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Job Summary: David Evans and Associates (DEA) is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer for our Portland, OR, Seattle, WA or Salt Lake City, Utah office. In this role, you will support our Transit and Rail group and contribute to a variety of transportation projects. We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with strong technical skills and engineering judgment to take concept designs and transform them into construction-ready plans and technical specifications.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will work on multi-discipline projects, performing engineering calculations and design across a variety of transportation-related tasks. You'll have the opportunity to work on track design, street improvements, utility plans, bike and pedestrian facilities, station design, grading, site development, signing and striping, traffic control plans, and more. We seek someone with experience in 3D modeling, ADA requirements, quantity take-offs, cost estimating, and specifications development. The ideal candidate is eager to take on new challenges, grow their skills, and has a passion for excellence. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, and an interest in project management is a plus.
Projects You'll Work On:
The Portland Transit and Rail team supports local transit agencies and remotely contributes to national transit markets. Our projects include light rail track design, streetcars, commuter rail, bus rapid transit (BRT), express bus systems, transit stations, and other bus facilities. In addition to transit projects, you may assist other DEA groups on roadway projects, construction observation, and other multidisciplinary efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with supervisors, project managers, and staff to coordinate project efforts.
Design and oversee the preparation of preliminary and final civil construction plans using Civil3D or OpenRoads.
Ensure on-time, on-budget project execution while maintaining industry-leading quality standards.
Participate in business development and client engagement activities.
Coordinate and review designs from other disciplines, including traffic, structures, stormwater, erosion control, and water systems.
Prepare and modify reports,... For full info follow application link.
DEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workplace. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, and all other characteristics protected by law. If you need any accommodation in the application, interviewing or selection process, please let us know. You can e-mail your request to ... or call ... and ask for Corporate Recruiting.
DEA wants to ensure applicants who apply for jobs electronically are informed of their equal employment opportunity (EEO) protections as part of the application process through the EEO is the Law and Supplement to EEO is the Law posters. In addition, you can review the prescribed pay transparency nondiscrimination provision and learn about DEA's participation in the E-Verify Program.
Job Classification: Civil Engineers
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Compensation
Salary: Depending on Experience
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 4 years
Education Required: BachelorsMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Application Deadline: 10/24/2025Job Location: Portland
Date Posted: 07/27/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Shift: Day Shift
Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months
You may contact this employer directly.
(Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)
Job Summary: David Evans and Associates (DEA) is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer for our Portland, OR, Seattle, WA or Salt Lake City, Utah office. In this role, you will support our Transit and Rail group and contribute to a variety of transportation projects. We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with strong technical skills and engineering judgment to take concept designs and transform them into construction-ready plans and technical specifications.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will work on multi-discipline projects, performing engineering calculations and design across a variety of transportation-related tasks. You'll have the opportunity to work on track design, street improvements, utility plans, bike and pedestrian facilities, station design, grading, site development, signing and striping, traffic control plans, and more. We seek someone with experience in 3D modeling, ADA requirements, quantity take-offs, cost estimating, and specifications development. The ideal candidate is eager to take on new challenges, grow their skills, and has a passion for excellence. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, and an interest in project management is a plus.
Projects You'll Work On:
The Portland Transit and Rail team supports local transit agencies and remotely contributes to national transit markets. Our projects include light rail track design, streetcars, commuter rail, bus rapid transit (BRT), express bus systems, transit stations, and other bus facilities. In addition to transit projects, you may assist other DEA groups on roadway projects, construction observation, and other multidisciplinary efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with supervisors, project managers, and staff to coordinate project efforts.
Design and oversee the preparation of preliminary and final civil construction plans using Civil3D or OpenRoads.
Ensure on-time, on-budget project execution while maintaining industry-leading quality standards.
Participate in business development and client engagement activities.
Coordinate and review designs from other disciplines, including traffic, structures, stormwater, erosion control, and water systems.
Prepare and modify reports,... For full info follow application link.
DEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workplace. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, and all other characteristics protected by law. If you need any accommodation in the application, interviewing or selection process, please let us know. You can e-mail your request to ... or call ... and ask for Corporate Recruiting.
DEA wants to ensure applicants who apply for jobs electronically are informed of their equal employment opportunity (EEO) protections as part of the application process through the EEO is the Law and Supplement to EEO is the Law posters. In addition, you can review the prescribed pay transparency nondiscrimination provision and learn about DEA's participation in the E-Verify Program.
Job Classification: Civil Engineers
Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more.
Compensation
Salary: Depending on Experience
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 4 years
Education Required: BachelorsMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Job ID: 487117369
Originally Posted on: 7/28/2025
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