Senior Transportation Engineer

About the Role

Robert Peccia & Associates (RPA) is excited to offer a dynamic opportunity for a Senior Transportation Engineer within our Transportation Planning & Operations Group. In this role, you will lead the development of transportation solutions that improve safety, mobility, and system performance across the Northwest. You will work on a wide range of planning, preliminary engineering, and conceptual design projects for MDT, FHWA, and local municipalities as part of one of the region’s top transportation teams.

We are seeking an innovative, self‑motivated, and team‑oriented professional with strong technical expertise, leadership experience, and a passion for developing practical, effective transportation solutions. This role offers significant growth opportunities, including leadership and project management pathways within RPA.

• Lead and collaborate with a team of engineers and planners on diverse transportation planning and operations projects.
• Serve as a discipline lead for transportation engineering on projects of varying size and complexity.
• Plan, manage, and oversee all aspects of small‑to‑medium‑sized projects, ensuring high‑quality deliverables on schedule and within budget.
• Lead the identification and evaluation of transportation improvement alternatives, considering safety, operations, and system performance.
• Guide the development of conceptual layouts, preliminary designs, and visualizations to effectively communicate project solutions.
• Provide direction on traffic operations, safety, and planning analyses, using modeling and simulation tools as appropriate to support decision‑making.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with engineers, planners, clients, and agencies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, public agencies, and stakeholders through proactive communication and trusted service.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
• Oversee preparation of technical reports, calculations, and project documentation.
• Support marketing efforts, proposal development, and client growth strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (transportation emphasis preferred) or related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Montana, or ability to obtain within six months.
• PTOE or RSP certification (or ability to obtain within six months) preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in traffic and/or transportation engineering, with experience on MDT, FHWA, or local agency projects highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of transportation analysis and simulation tools such as Synchro, Sim Traffic, and Vissim.
• Proficiency with design software, including Civil 3D, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, managing teams, and coordinating with clients and agencies.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to apply engineering judgment to evaluate alternatives and develop practical transportation solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong technical writing abilities.
• Detail‑oriented and self‑motivated, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and a solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Commitment to active participation in RPA’s employee‑owned culture and alignment with core values.

• Generous retirement plan with company contribution starting on day one.
• 100% employee ownership through the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Competitive salary and bonus program.
• Flexible work environment with support for work‑life balance, generous leave policies, and paid time over 40 hours per week.
• Professional growth opportunities, including support for development and involvement in professional organizations.

Additional details about our benefits can be found on our RPA Advantage Page.