Transportation Engineer Jobs in Utah

We are on the lookout for individuals who thrive in the collaborative spirit of engineering, where their efforts are appreciated and excellence is recognized. Join our dynamic team where you can play a crucial role in creating a meaningful and long-lasting influence on the communities we serve. Apply now for our Transportation Project Engineer, PE opportunity based in our Provo, Utah office. This opportunity may also be available to candidates located near one of our other office locations.

**If you are an experienced transportation engineer who enjoys being close to the technical work, solving complex design challenges, and helping other engineers grow, this could be a great opportunity for you.**

Job Summary:

The Transportation Project Engineer, PE will serve as a key technical contributor on transportation infrastructure projects, working closely with engineers, designers, and technical specialists to develop practical, high-quality solutions for our clients and communities. This position will be actively involved in roadway and transportation design, technical analysis, preparation of plans and specifications, and engineering calculations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, contributing directly to project design and delivery, and providing technical guidance to developing engineers.

Duties/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 layouts, sight distance analyses, interchange layouts, 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 needed to support transportation projects.
• Prepare and review construction plans, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and other engineering deliverables.
• Prepare Preliminary Engineering Reports and technical memoranda.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to identify and evaluate design alternatives and resolve complex technical issues.
• Coordinate technical design across multiple disciplines, including transportation, drainage, utilities, structures, and environmental considerations.
• 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 as appropriate.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers, including reviewing work and supporting development of technical skills.
• Coordinate with project managers regarding scope, schedule, budget, and technical needs to support successful project delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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 horizontal and vertical 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 the ability to clearly communicate technical information.
• Ability to work effectively both 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.
• Knowledge of Sketchup and TwinMotion programs is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to mentor less-experienced engineers and designers.

Education and Experience:

• 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 the ability to obtain applicable licensure within six months of hire.
• Experience preparing transportation plans, specifications, calculations, reports, and other engineering deliverables.
• Experience with municipal, county, state DOT, or federally funded transportation projects preferred.

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 up
• Salary Advantage Program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k match program & 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

We are a mid-sized consulting firm providing water, wastewater, civil, transportation, and structural engineering services throughout the West including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. We provide client-focused solutions in surface water, water and wastewater engineering, as well as transportation planning, roadway, bridges and vertical structures, site civil design, construction management, electrical, controls, and surveying. Our clients include federal, state, and local agencies as well as small and medium sized cities. Our work is never boring and always influences the communities we serve. We take joy in everything we do – from work to play – our staff finds ways to be more human and balanced.

Keller Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.