Transportation Engineer I

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • Upper Dublin Township, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Bowman is hiring a Transportation Engineer I to join its team in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. The role evaluates, selects, and applies standard transportation engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complex transportation and infrastructure projects. It assists in developing sustainable transportation solutions that reduce traffic congestion, promote multiple modes of transportation, support land development, and improve safety for all users.

Working with more senior staff and project teams, the engineer contributes to transportation planning and engineering through data analysis, field reviews and collection, research, public and stakeholder engagement, recommendations, engineering plans and reports, grant applications, and construction-related assignments. Projects may include road and access design, corridor and multimodal projects, bridge design, safety projects, and related engineering services. Work is performed using standard engineering techniques and is reviewed by more senior staff.

The position is primarily based in a professional office environment, with some outdoor work and local travel to project sites. Some out-of-area or overnight travel may be required. Bowman describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive and offers competitive compensation and benefits, subject to eligibility based on position, location, and employment status.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline by the time of employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of MicroStation, AutoCAD, or other engineering design software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple time-sensitive tasks, and communicate effectively with colleagues and external partners.
• Strong communication, presentation, writing, graphic, data analysis, and interpretation skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• High motivation, problem-solving attitude, strong work ethic, and interest in learning and applying new concepts.
• Interest in multimodal transportation planning and engineering.
• Commitment to quality work, professional growth, and contributing across the broader organization.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Academic or internship experience in transportation.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (EIT).
• Valid state driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle check, or reliable transportation to and from the office and project sites.
• Interest in or familiarity with Department of Transportation permitting agencies, industry design, permitting and construction standards, or policies and procedures.
• Interest in or familiarity with Federal and State ADA Standards and Guidelines.
• Any professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with more senior staff on transportation engineering and planning work.
• Assist with marketing the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and strengthen relationships.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and internal services, groups, and offices as needed.
• Contribute to transportation projects by preparing maps and graphics, analyzing data, conducting field reviews and data collection, researching trends and best practices, supporting stakeholder and public engagement, developing solutions, and presenting recommendations.
• Prepare engineering plans and reports.
• Assist with grant applications and related services for funding programs.
• Participate in construction-related assignments.
• Draft transmittals, memos, meeting minutes, letters, and other communications.
• Assist in preparing reports, plans, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, permits, and designs.
• Conduct field visits, collect field data, and make field observations.
• Develop and maintain accurate, organized project files.
• Follow firm goals, standard operating procedures, and QA/QC procedures, and assist with QA/QC reviews of other staff's technical work.
• Work on analyses and design for projects that may include road and access design, corridor projects, multimodal projects, bridge design, safety projects, and related engineering services.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level