Technical Engineer - Transportation Team
About The Position
RETTEW is seeking a Transportation Technical Engineer to join our Transportation team. This role is designed for a senior-level engineer with deep technical expertise who thrives on solving complex challenges. You’ll act as a trusted technical resource, ensuring innovation and quality across our transportation projects. At RETTEW, we bring our clients’ goals to life through engineering, environmental, and design services. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we take pride in our work and ownership culture. Our teams collaborate across disciplines to deliver practical, sustainable solutions while living out our values: Act as an Owner, Value Relationships, and Exemplify Excellence. The Transportation Technical Engineer is a senior-level role focused on providing technical depth, innovation, and quality assurance across transportation projects. While not always the project lead, you will serve as a go-to expert for complex design tasks, mentor staff, and help shape RETTEW’s technical practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering
- PE license
- 15+ years of technical experience in transportation or structural engineering
- Recognized expertise in complex technical areas
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills
- Experience mentoring staff
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree
- Background in advanced computational modeling or innovative design practices
Responsibilities
- Review and stamp complex or design-critical drawings and deliverables when licensed.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in specialized technical areas such as structural stability, advanced modeling, or complex roadway and traffic geometries.
- Provide engineering judgment, technical guidance, and mentoring to junior and mid-level staff.
- Participate in peer review sessions and provide solutions for difficult design and constructability challenges.
- Collaborate in research and development of new materials, methods, or technologies while contributing to design standards and internal practices.
- Support proposals and pursuits for technically demanding projects, helping to define technical scope and risk.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with salary range based on experience.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Flexible scheduling with hybrid options.
- A culture centered on ownership, relationships, and excellence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
