Transportation Engineer

Job Listing ID:

4496293

Job Title:

Transportation Engineer Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/22/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Transportation Engineer with a minimum of 6 years of experience for our expanding Civil Transportation Group. In this role you will focus on roadway design and support the full lifecycle of engineering projects, from early pursuits and proposal support through planning, design, permitting, and construction. Work closely with Project Managers, clients, and multidisciplinary design teams to help ensure projects meet technical expectations and schedule milestones. We will challenge you to stretch outside your comfort zone with opportunities for growth and increased responsibility. We believe in encouraging personal and professional growth, and work hard at providing a solid support structure with minimal organizational restrictions. We work on a wide range of transit and transportation projects that are community-focused and emphasize pedestrian and bicycle safety, multimodal accessibility, ADA compliance, and context-sensitive solutions shaped by the community's needs. We collaborate closely with public agencies, transit authorities, contractors, and fellow engineers to deliver thoughtful solutions that improve mobility and public infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Apply engineering principles to diverse projects, collaborating with teams to develop project specific solutions drawing on best practices for transportation infrastructure projects including design for city streets, bike/pedestrian facilities, and trails
• Lead roadway design on assigned projects, including 3D modeling
• Coordinate and communicate directly with stakeholders, public agencies, and franchise and public utility companies
• Prepare design plans, reports, cost estimates, and technical analyses as part of multidisciplinary project teams
• Gain experience in ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle, including understanding regulations and permitting requirements
• Assist in managing project tasks, ensuring efficient coordination of timelines, budgets, and resources to achieve successful project outcomes
• Foster strong client relationships by actively listening to client needs, providing clear communication, and delivering customized solutions that align with their objectives
• Provide design expertise
• mentor, train, and contribute to the development of staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 6 years of applicable transportation design experience
• Professional Engineer in Oregon
• MicroStation and Inroads and/or AutoCAD and Civil 3D proficiency
• Effective communicator with excellent writing skills
• Committed to technical excellence and meeting client needs
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and priorities
• Experience with transportation agencies in the Portland area, including

PBOT, ODOT, and TriMet Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working on a computer, reviewing plans, attending meetings, or conducting site visits
• Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
• Occasionally visiting sites with uneven terrai

Job Classification:

Civil Engineers Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Licenses/Certifications

Required:

Engineers, Registered Professional Compensation

Salary:

$95,000.00 to $150,000.00 per Year Depending on Experience, Depending on Qualifications, Plus Bonus

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Retirement, Education Reimbursement

Additional Benefit Information:

401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% of annual salary employer match; Paid holidays; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care) Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 6 years

Education Required:

Bachelors

Minimum Age:

N/A

Major:

Civil Engineering

Gender:

N/A