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At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from a company that values people as our greatest resource and recognizes our responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking a Transportation Design & Planning Engineer with experience in transportation engineering and planning to support and help lead active transportation, trail, and multimodal projects across Utah and the Intermountain West.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys both technical design and planning-level work, and who is passionate about improving mobility, connectivity, and quality of life through trails, shared-use paths, and complete streets.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
Lead and support the planning and design of active transportation facilities, including shared-use paths, trails, bike lanes, and complete streets
Contribute to corridor studies, concept studies, active transportation plans, feasibility studies, and NEPA/PEL-related planning efforts
Prepare technical memoranda, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation and trail projects
Apply AASHTO, UDOT, and local agency design standards to develop safe, efficient, and constructible solutions
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including traffic, drainage, roadway, structures, utilities, and right-of-way
Support project management activities, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control
Analyze transportation, land use, and mobility data to inform planning recommendations and design decisions
Assist with and participate in public and stakeholder engagement efforts, including meetings, workshops, and presentations
Communicate technical information clearly through strong written deliverables and verbal presentations
Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment
Support client relationships and business development efforts as appropriate
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required)
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah (required)
5–10 years of experience in transportation engineering and/or planning
Experience working on active transportation, trails, or multimodal projects
Strong understanding of AASHTO design guidelines, particularly for bicycle and pedestrian facilities
Proficiency in Civil 3D, OpenRoads, or similar design software
Experience preparing technical reports, studies, and design documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to clients, stakeholders, and public audiences
Ability to work across both planning and design phases of projects
Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working directly with UDOT or on UDOT-funded projects
Experience with trail planning and design, including alignment development and user experience considerations
Background in corridor planning, active transportation plans, or multimodal network development
Experience working with state DOTs, MPOs, and/or local agencies
Interest in innovative mobility solutions and emerging best practices in active transportation
Experience supporting public involvement and stakeholder coordination
Experience mentoring junior staff
Why would a candidate want this job?
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Generous paid time off
401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
Professional development opportunities including in-house training
Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Salary
$100,000–$150,000 Per Year
Skills
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Business Developmentunmatched
Civil Engineeringunmatched
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Cost Estimatesunmatched
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Customer Experienceunmatched
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Detail Orientedunmatched
Disability Insuranceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Land Useunmatched
Life Insuranceunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Professional Engineerunmatched
Professional Licenseunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Relocation Servicesunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Software Designunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Transportation Engineeringunmatched
Transportation Planningunmatched
Transportation and Traffic Designunmatched
User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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