Audio Engineering, AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Budgeting, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction Support, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Engineer in Training (EIT), Engineering Consulting, Engineering Software, Land Development, Mentoring, People Management, Professional Engineer, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Proposal Development, Software Design, Team Building, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, Transportation and Traffic Design
Job Type
Full-time
Description
RETTEW is seeking a Transportation Engineer 3 to join our growing Transportation Team. In this role, you will take on increasingly complex roadway and traffic design projects while contributing to solutions that improve how people and goods move through our communities.
RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting firm delivering multidisciplinary solutions across transportation, energy, water and wastewater, environmental, and land development. We bring our clients' goals to life through technical expertise, strong relationships, and a commitment to quality. Guided by our core values, Act Like an Owner, Value Relationships, and Exemplify Excellence, we invest in our people and the communities we serve.
Work Environment: Hybrid
Locations: Lancaster, Berwyn, or Lehigh Valley, PA
Position Summary:
As a Transportation Engineer 3, you will perform and support moderately complex engineering design tasks, contribute to project delivery, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. You will apply sound engineering judgment, support project coordination, and begin guiding junior staff while continuing to grow technically and professionally.
Responsibilities:
- Develop roadway, traffic, and transportation design plans using engineering software and CAD tools
- Prepare portions of plans, specifications, reports, and permit applications
- Conduct field investigations and support construction observation activities
- Analyze data and apply engineering principles to develop practical design solutions
- Collaborate with project managers on schedules, budgets, and deliverables
- Support proposal development and assist with scopes of work
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders on project tasks
- Provide guidance to junior staff and contribute to team development
Qualifications:
Required:- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience, including internships
- Strong understanding of transportation or roadway design principles
- Experience with design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD
- Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and work within project budgets
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred:- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
- Experience with PennDOT, municipal, or state transportation projects
- Progression toward Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior staff
What We Offer:- Competitive salary based on experience. RETTEW offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you a real stake in the company's success and long-term value.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings options.
- Opportunities to grow your career through hands-on project experience, exposure to a variety of transportation projects, and collaboration with experienced engineers and project managers.
- Support from our in-house training and development team, offering structured professional development, mentorship, and continuously evolving resources designed to help you build expertise and grow your career.
- A flexible, hybrid work environment that supports both productivity and work-life balance.
- A culture where your work is visible and valued, you are trusted with real responsibility, and your contributions directly impact project outcomes and client success.
- A collaborative, team-oriented environment where you can continue building technical skills without being siloed.
RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at jperalta@rettew.com
to request assistance.
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Rettew Associates
RETTEW, ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top design firms in the U.S., provides a wide range of engineering, environmental, surveying, planning, safety, and related consulting services. Since 1969, RETTEW has been committed to the communities and clients we serve. Growing from a single, four-person firm to more than 350 dedicated professionals with an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), today RETTEW has a seamless network of 10 successful, well-supported offices in five states. Our multidisciplinary engineering consulting offerings span more than 100 services, providing technical solutions to support infrastructure, industry, and communities all around us. Every step of the way we are known for integrating our core values of: integrity, safety, relationships, excellence, and stewardship.
What sets RETTEW apart from the average engineering consulting firm is our ability to anticipate the impact of every step in every project. We work hard to understand and address the specific regulatory, economic, and political issues faced by clients in markets ranging from energy to transportation and a dozen others in between. This in-depth understanding of every project detail enables RETTEW to make decisions as an engineering consultant that protect our clients and our communities.
Whether it is through the water we drink, the energy that warms and lights our homes, or the roads and bridges that connect us to friends and loved ones, RETTEW is a fundamental part of the community.
We answer to you.