Project Engineer, Transit

HNTB Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Project Engineer is responsible for producing and modifying design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for assigned projects. In consultation with the project manager, the role conducts research, development, calculations, design, and delivery, applying engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria across projects of varying size and complexity. The engineer uses technical expertise to address design issues through problem-solving, client interactions, and work that meets project schedules. The position also develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations using current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software. It may include mentoring, training, and reviewing the work of junior engineering staff. The position supports HNTB clients across Southern California, including major transit agencies such as LA Metro, the California High-Speed Rail Authority, and Metrolink. The engineer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on planning, design, and implementation of transportation projects that enhance regional mobility and connectivity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience.
Understand the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.
Coordinate work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines.
Prepare high-quality deliverables on time and within budget and scope.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.
8 years of relevant experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Responsibilities

Plan and distribute discipline-specific work, ensuring adherence to project schedules and budgets.
Assist with marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
Assist in developing project scopes of work and levels of effort for discipline assignments.
Oversee the completeness and accuracy of the project team's work within the technical discipline.
Guide and mentor the team toward overall project objectives.
Coordinate technical aspects of discipline work with client counterparts and teaming partners at staff level.
Work closely with other disciplines on multidisciplinary projects.
Produce and modify design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications.
Conduct research, development, calculations, design, and delivery in consultation with the project manager.
Develop conceptual and detailed designs and calculations using current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software.
Address design-related issues through problem-solving and client interactions, completing tasks to meet project schedules.
May mentor, train, and review junior engineering staff and provide constructive feedback.
Perform other duties as assigned.