Job Description
Job Title: Transportation Engineer
Work Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Transportation Engineer with 5 to 10 years of experience to join our team. This role involves designing and managing roadway projects, ensuring compliance with state and local standards, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver successful infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in roadway design, project management, and experience working on transportation projects, including familiarity with DOT requirements.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify
Work Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Transportation Engineer with 5 to 10 years of experience to join our team. This role involves designing and managing roadway projects, ensuring compliance with state and local standards, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver successful infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in roadway design, project management, and experience working on transportation projects, including familiarity with DOT requirements.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Roadway Design: Develop roadway designs and layouts using industry-standard software (e.g., InRoads, ORD, MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D) in accordance with state and local guidelines.
- Project Management: Lead roadway projects from conception through completion, ensuring that schedules, budgets, and client expectations are met.
- Plan Preparation: Prepare construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for roadway and transportation projects.
- Coordination & Collaboration: Work closely with other disciplines, including traffic, structural, and drainage teams, to ensure integrated project delivery.
- Client Interaction: Maintain strong client relationships by understanding their needs and providing practical, effective engineering solutions.
- Compliance: Ensure that all projects adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, including the specific requirements of state Departments of Transportation (DOT), preferably GDOT.
- Quality Control: Conduct design reviews and ensure accuracy and consistency of project deliverables.
- Permitting & Approvals: Assist in the preparation and submission of permit applications and other regulatory approvals.
- Technical Reports: Prepare technical reports, memos, and other documentation as required for projects.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior engineers and technicians to help develop their skills and knowledge.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Master's Degree in Civil Engineering is a plus.
- 5-10 years of roadway engineering experience, with a focus on transportation infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within six months.
- Proficiency in roadway design software such as MicroStation, InRoads, ORD, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience with DOT projects (GDOT preferred) and familiarity with applicable design standards.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective client interaction and collaboration.
- A detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Experience working on intersection improvement, sidewalk improvements, bridge replacements, and large-scale transportation projects, including highways and urban roadways is a plus
- Familiarity with traffic engineering principles and their application in roadway design is a plus
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Athens |
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1988 |
| Website | http://www.ecslimited.com/ |
About Company
Why ECS? We have grit. What does that mean for you? We are problem solvers who approach obstacles with a fearless attitude. From trekking knee deep through swamplands to rappelling off of buildings, we do whatever it takes to safely get the job done! We have guts. The footprint of our company allows us to be nimble. With exceptional expertise and locations across the nation, we have the strength to support your project. We are resilient. We will ask the right questions, listen to your concerns and deliver. The opportunities to collaborate and think outside the box are infinite. We take initiative. The work we do sometimes does not have an easy solution. It takes drive, determination and the ability to connect people and ideas to achieve remarkable results. We bring tenacity. To put it plainly, we provide geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, environmental consulting, and facilities engineering services. From conception to completion, our boots are made for working.
To find out more about ECS: www.ecslimited.com
Skills
- AutoCADunmatched
- Bentley MicroStationunmatched
- Budgetingunmatched
- Civil Engineeringunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Construction Planningunmatched
- Cost Estimatesunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Engineeringunmatched
- Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
- Industry Standardsunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Needs Assessmentunmatched
- People Managementunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Professional Engineerunmatched
- Project Trackingunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Reporting Skillsunmatched
- Software Designunmatched
- State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Transportation Engineeringunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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