Transportation Engineer

Transportation Engineer

Location:

Las Cruces, NM

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 / year

Employment type:

Full-time

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Transportation Engineer, you will be responsible for a variety of projects, taking ownership from start to finish.

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

• Design and analysis of freeways, interstate highways, interchanges, urban and rural roadways, and shared‑use trails
• Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of transportation projects
• Coordinate and work with a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects
• Lead a project team consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel involved in the design, modification, analysis, and constructability of water systems
• Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders
• Coordinate with office management and other project managers to share resources
• Assist in proposal preparation including oral presentations; also prepare the scope, schedule, and budget for new projects
• Interface with clients including state and local agencies
• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction‑related issues
• Prepare, review, and/or approve proposals, contracts, or cost estimates
• Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub‑consultants and clients
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation
• Take ownership of projects from start to finish

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 8+ years experience with plan preparation procedures and standards
• 8+ years experience in Transportation
• Professional Civil Engineering certification (P.E.)
• Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering
• Hydraulics and traffic experience is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
• Proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented professional with strong organizational skills
• A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goal

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in‑house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status