About this opportunity
Thomas & Hutton lists this Transportation Project Engineer opportunity in buford, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Transportation Project Engineer
Advance your transportation engineering career where your work helps shape the infrastructure that connects communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you'll lead impactful transportation projects, collaborate directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you're ready to take ownership of projects and apply your technical expertise to complex roadway and transportation design challenges, this role is for you.
What you'll do
Perform transportation design for roadway, intersection, and corridor improvement projects
Prepare engineering calculations, roadway plans, quantity estimates, technical reports, and construction documents
Lead permitting efforts and coordinate with local and state transportation agencies, including FDOT, GDOT, and other applicable jurisdictions
Develop technical specifications and bid documents for transportation projects
Manage and execute project tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals
Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery
Perform construction administration activities including site visits and coordination with contractors
Utilize MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, GEOPAK, and related design software to develop and refine transportation designs
What you bring
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license
5+ years of experience in transportation engineering and roadway design
Strong experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, GEOPAK, and/or InRoads software applications
Progressive experience in planning, design, and permitting of transportation improvement projects
Strong understanding of roadway geometrics, transportation design standards, and construction plan development
Experience preparing roadway plans, quantity calculations, technical reports, and construction documents
Ability to write technical specifications and bid documents
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with clients
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and appropriately prioritize workflow
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Client service-oriented mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Why Thomas & Hutton?
Competitive salary plus performance bonus
Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
Thomas & Hutton University and hands‑on mentoring to advance your career
Schedule:
On‑site: Monday‑Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee‑owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug‑Free Workplace and an E‑Verify participant.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Worksite address
buford, GA, 30518, US
Who can apply
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