Transportation Design Engineer - Mid​/Senior Level - CD

This engineer will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of transportation projects. The candidate will work mostly under or alongside a senior project manager on transportation projects by performing the following duties. It is anticipated that this engineer will have opportunities to manage a variety of transportation assignments. The position is located in our Lincoln, NE Office.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Uses computer assisted engineering design software/equipment to prepare engineering/design plans and documents, with preferred emphasis in Micro Station Open Roads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Preparation and modification of design criteria, designs, plans, specifications, opinions of probable costs, and reports for projects.
• Coordination of all design elements of a project including roadway design, traffic engineering, environmental mitigation, structural design, and drainage design, particularly in development of design surface modeling.
• Assist with or establish design-fee budgets, estimating, scoping, and marketing strategies for proposed design projects.
• Support business development efforts by assisting with proposal development, client outreach, and identification of new project opportunities for local clients including the City of Lincoln and Lancaster County.
• Responsible for assisting with the creation of project schedules for design projects. Will work on several projects at any one time and prioritize schedules and deadlines for projects.
• Instruct and assist designers/technicians with project designs and construction document production.
• Responsible for ensuring project team quality system tasks are followed as defined in FHU’s quality manual.
• Mentor other Junior Engineers and Designers in projects and tasks.
• Responsible for coordinating design engineering assistance during construction including answering construction related requests for information, revision to design during construction, and shop drawing review.
• Responsible for coordinating with project clients to meet budget, schedule, quality, and overall project goals on projects for municipal and NDOT clients.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year college or university required.
• Experience in Micro Station Open Roads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D is desired with emphasis in surface modeling.
• 5 to 10+ years Transportation Engineering experience including but not limited to roadway, highway, interchange, and equivalent transportation design engineering.
• Ability to multi-task several projects at one time while staying on budget and on schedule.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence and use tools such as MS Excel and MS Word.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public including the use of PowerPoint.
• Experience in development of roadway plans, specifications, and opinions of probable costs.
• Nebraska PE (or ability to obtain via reciprocity) is required.
• Ability to travel (by car, public transit, or other means) for work-related tasks.

Mid-Level (5-10 years’ experience) range: $85,000 – $125,000

Senior (10+ years’ experience) range: $125,000 - $175,000

Final date to receive applications: 8/20/2026

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with FHU contributing a significant portion of premiums and covering 100% of the cost for some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions for employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Telehealth and mental health resources available at no cost to eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services
• Generous vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match and discretionary profit‑sharing contributions
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
• Flexible schedules and remote work options depending on position and business needs
• Professional development opportunities including continuing education assistance, tuition reimbursement, professional society participation, and reimbursement for certifications and registration fees
• Opportunities to get involved through internal committees and employee‑led groups