Transportation Engineer 5

CDM Smith • Lansing, MI

68d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a key team member, you'll contribute to impactful infrastructure projects while growing your skills. Your role will include: Design & Development: Create design criteria, alignments, superelevation, and detailed roadway calculations. Plan Production: Prepare construction plans and proposal packages using MDOT's Plan Development Guide and Design Wiki. 3D Modeling: Apply advanced 3D modeling skills to deliver accurate, high-quality designs. Traffic Control: Design effective traffic control plans to support safe and efficient projects. Documentation: Prepare special provisions, cost estimates, and perform fieldwork to assess existing conditions. Quality Assurance: Uphold high standards through our corporate QA plan. Proposals: Collaborate with sales to develop strong responses to RFPs. Industry Engagement: Support business development by attending key industry events. Mentorship: Guide and supervise junior engineers, providing technical support and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

• Production-level proficiency with Bentley MicroStation and MDOT OpenRoads Designer (ORD) Connect Edition.
• Strong understanding of Transportation Management Plans (TMPs) per MDOT's Workzone Safety and Mobility Manual.
• Experience in hydraulic analysis and modeling for bridges and culverts, including scour evaluation.
• Skilled in drainage studies, storm sewer design, stormwater management, and Best Management Practices (BMPs).

Responsibilities

• Create design criteria, alignments, superelevation, and detailed roadway calculations.
• Prepare construction plans and proposal packages using MDOT's Plan Development Guide and Design Wiki.
• Apply advanced 3D modeling skills to deliver accurate, high-quality designs.
• Design effective traffic control plans to support safe and efficient projects.
• Prepare special provisions, cost estimates, and perform fieldwork to assess existing conditions.
• Uphold high standards through our corporate QA plan.
• Collaborate with sales to develop strong responses to RFPs.
• Support business development by attending key industry events.
• Guide and supervise junior engineers, providing technical support and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees