Mid-Level Transportation Design Engineer

Sarcor•Birmingham, AL

20d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Mid-Level Transportation Design Engineer – Aviation, Transit, Roadway (E.I.) supports the design and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects. This individual performs engineering design tasks under the direction of senior engineers or project managers, contributes technical expertise, and ensures the quality and accuracy of project deliverables. This position offers a clear pathway toward becoming a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and assumes increasing responsibility for design leadership, coordination, and technical quality. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional seeking to grow within a high-performing, purpose-driven team. The “Not So” Fine Print This career path is designed for one with an intrapreneurial mindset that embraces driving innovation and job execution with trust, transparency, and high ethical character. As an intrapreneur, you should expect to be innovative, skilled, proactive, accurately, and fast-paced. You should expect and are expected to maintain for yourself and throughout your team: · Innovation: Driven to create new and innovative products, services, or processes. · Skill: Problem-solvers, optimistic, resilient, and possessing strong leadership abilities. · Proactiveness: Initiative, self-motivation, and a proactive approach to achieve their goals. · A fast-paced environment leading and controlling multiple projects simultaneously. · A definite analytical and technical orientation rather than a social orientation. · High standards, high quality work is of utmost importance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Active Engineer Intern (E.I.) certification required.
Ability to obtain Alabama P.E. license within 8 months of hire; Alabama P.E. preferred.
4–7 years of experience in transportation engineering design (aviation, transit, or roadway).
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads .
Familiarity with FAA, ALDOT, and FHWA design standards.
Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Alignment with SARCOR’s values of Excellence, Accountability, Integrity, and Urgency.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel locally and regionally for project-related work.
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and walk significant distances on job sites.
Demonstrated professionalism, initiative, and ethical conduct.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ALDOT or local municipal transportation design projects.
Familiarity with ESRI GIS , Bluebeam , Power BI , and Factor Project Management Software or equivalent.
Experience supporting bid document preparation and cost estimating.
Active membership in ASCE , ITE , or similar professional organizations.

Responsibilities

Execute design tasks for aviation, transit, and roadway projects under the supervision of senior engineers.
Prepare detailed plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates in accordance with FAA, ALDOT, FTA, and local requirements.
Use Civil 3D, OpenRoads, and related tools to produce accurate and constructible design deliverables.
Apply sound engineering judgment to resolve routine design and field coordination issues.
Maintain accountability for assigned design tasks, meeting deadlines and budget expectations.
Work closely with senior engineers, project managers, and CAD staff to coordinate design components.
Communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including roadway, drainage, structural, and environmental disciplines.
Attend project meetings, field reviews, and coordination sessions as assigned.
Support technical presentations, permitting documentation, and construction support services.
Adhere to SARCOR’s Gold Standard for technical accuracy and client satisfaction.
Participate in internal QA/QC reviews of plans, reports, and specifications.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency in design production.
Participate in structured mentorship and training toward professional licensure.
Demonstrate initiative in developing technical proficiency and leadership capabilities.
Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and collaboration to strengthen SARCOR’s engineering culture.