Transportation Engineer III

Posted Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Ready to turn your ambition into achievement? Join Pond & Company and be part of the team that’s redefining the future of Architectural, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, and Environmental projects!

We are searching for a motivated Transportation Engineer to join our dynamic Transportation Group at our Peachtree Corners, GA or Cobb County, GA office. In this role, you will take on exciting engineering assignments while collaborating with a diverse team of professionals with varying backgrounds and expertise. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential to thrive in this fast-paced environment.

Our team of civil engineering professionals includes transportation design engineers, traffic engineers, and planners. Our transportation team is engaged in projects throughout the southeast, and our existing client base includes state transportation agencies such as the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), as well as various county and local municipalities. The successful candidate would be an integral part of our growing team and would have the opportunity to engage across markets and geographies.

• Experience and Knowledge using GDOT Publications.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Passing of PE exam is a bonus (even if candidate is still waiting for licensure approval due to experience).

• BS in an accredited Civil Engineering program.
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Proficient with relevant software such as Open Roads, Autoturn, Guidesign, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles, practices and techniques, including AASHTO guidelines, GDOT Publications such as Design Policy Manual, GDOT EDG, and GDOT PPG.
• Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of knowledge in roadway design, including a focus in roadway design with an understanding of roadway geometry, drainage analysis and design, ES&PC (erosion control), drainage analysis and design, and utility coordination.
• Ability to work well within a team environment, positive attitude, multi-task, and self-motivated to produce high quality work.
• Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational, project, and time management skills.

• Performs accurate, legible and well thought out design calculations.
• Performs self QC before submitting for review.
• Works with minimal supervision; is self-motivated and has initiative.
• May be required to work after typical hours as project requirements and company needs dictate.
• Updates and maintains body of knowledge related to training, degree or job responsibilities.
• Completes assigned work on time and within budget.
• Utilize knowledge of GDOT, municipal design standards and criteria, and practices and policies.
• Provide direction and mentor junior level staff.

Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 800+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity.

Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.

Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Please see the hiring range associated with this posting for more information.

Additional cash incentives may be provided as part…