Transportation Project Engineer (PE)

Keller Associates • Provo, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Project Engineer, PE is a technical contributor on transportation infrastructure projects, working with engineers, designers, and technical specialists to develop practical, high-quality solutions. The role is based in the Provo, Utah office and may also be available near other office locations. It focuses on hands-on roadway and transportation design, technical analysis, engineering calculations, and preparation of plans and specifications, while providing technical guidance to developing engineers.

The engineer leads technical design in accordance with applicable local agency, state, and AASHTO standards; evaluates design alternatives and resolves complex technical issues; coordinates work across disciplines; and supports project delivery through technical reviews, QA/QC, and assistance during bidding and construction. The position also includes mentoring engineers and designers and coordinating with project managers on technical needs, scope, schedule, and budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in transportation or roadway engineering and design.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and/or Nevada, or ability to obtain applicable licensure within six months of hire.
• Strong knowledge of roadway and transportation engineering principles, practices, and design standards.
• Demonstrated experience developing transportation construction plans, specifications, engineering calculations, and technical reports.
• Strong understanding of geometric roadway design, including alignments, roadway sections, intersections, sight distance, signing, striping, and traffic control.
• Ability to independently evaluate technical challenges and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Strong technical judgment and attention to detail.
• Experience performing technical reviews and QA/QC of engineering design deliverables.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with engineers and technical professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to manage technical assignments, prioritize workload, and meet project deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communicating technical information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative project team.
• Proficiency with applicable transportation design and documentation software such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads/Bentley Products, Bluebeam, and ArcGIS, as appropriate to project needs.
• Ability and willingness to mentor less-experienced engineers and designers.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SketchUp and Twinmotion programs.
• Experience with municipal, county, state DOT, or federally funded transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead technical design for transportation projects in accordance with applicable local agency, state, and AASHTO standards.
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway sections, intersection and interchange layouts, sight distance analyses, utility plans, traffic control plans, signing and striping plans, roadway drainage design, and right-of-way plans.
• Perform engineering calculations, technical analyses, modeling, and design studies for transportation projects.
• Prepare and review construction plans, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and other engineering deliverables.
• Prepare Preliminary Engineering Reports and technical memoranda.
• Evaluate design alternatives and resolve complex technical issues using sound engineering judgment.
• Coordinate technical design across transportation, drainage, utilities, structures, and environmental disciplines.
• Perform technical reviews and support QA/QC of engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and reports.
• Provide technical support during project bidding and construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and assisting with design changes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers, including reviewing work and supporting technical skill development.
• Coordinate with project managers regarding scope, schedule, budget, and technical needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance with option to buy additional coverage.
• Salary Advantage Program.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Health savings account (HSA).
• 401(k) match program and access to asset management services.
• Year-end bonus.
• Costco membership.
• Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell-back program.
• Paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid day of community service.

What This Job Offers

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